How to pronounce Sanaa
Say it like suh-NAH. Sanaa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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US American/səˈnɑ/suh-NAH
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- suh
- NAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanaa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Sanaa mean?
proper noun
- The capital and largest city of Yemen.
- A governorate of Yemen, surrounding the capital.
Words that rhyme with Sanaa
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Questions about saying Sanaa
How do you pronounce Sanaa?
Say suh-NAH. The American pronunciation is /səˈnɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sanaa?
Sanaa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: suh · NAH.