How to pronounce ohana
Say it like uh-HAH-nuh. Ohana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH).
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- uh
- HAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ohana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ohana
American and British speakers say ohana in essentially the same way: /əˈhɑnə/ in the US and /əˈhɑːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-HAH-nuh.
What does ohana mean?
- An extended Hawaiian family unit.
Where does ohana come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian ʻohana (“family, kin”).
Words that rhyme with ohana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ohana.
Questions about saying ohana
How do you pronounce ohana?
Say uh-HAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈhɑnə/. In British English it is /əˈhɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ohana?
Ohana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH). Broken into parts: uh · HAH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say ohana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈhɑnə/ and the British form is /əˈhɑːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.