How to pronounce patana
Say it like PAT-uh-nuh. Patana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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US American/ˈpætənə/PAT-uh-nuh
UK British/ˈpætənə/PAT-uh-nuh
- PAT
- uh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patana
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-uh-nuh.
What does patana mean?
noun
- A type of open, hilly grassland, especially in Sri Lanka, often formed after the clearing of jungle.
Questions about saying patana
How do you pronounce patana?
Say PAT-uh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætənə/. In British English it is /ˈpætənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patana?
Patana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · uh · nuh.
Is patana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpætənə/ (PAT-uh-nuh).