How to pronounce nana
Say it like NAN-uh. Nana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nana. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nana
American and British speakers say nana in essentially the same way: /ˈnænə/ in the US and /ˈnænə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAN-uh.
What does nana mean?
- A banana.
- A foolish person.“You look a right nana dressed up like that.”
- One's grandmother.
- A nanny.
Where does nana come from?
An apheretic form of banana.
Words that rhyme with nana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nana.
Words that sound like nana
Questions about saying nana
How do you pronounce nana?
Say NAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnænə/. In British English it is /ˈnænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nana?
Nana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN). Broken into parts: NAN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say nana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnænə/ and the British form is /ˈnænə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nana?
Nana sounds the same as nanna in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.