How to pronounce nanna
Say it like NAN-uh. Nanna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN).
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- NAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanna 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 nanna
American and British speakers say nanna in essentially the same way: /ˈnænə/ in the US and /ˈnænə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAN-uh.
What does nanna mean?
- grandmother
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nanna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nanna.
Questions about saying nanna
How do you pronounce nanna?
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 nanna?
Nanna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN). Broken into parts: NAN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say nanna 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.