How to pronounce savannas
Say it like suh-VAN-uz. Savannas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN).
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- suh
- VAN
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savannas 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.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of savannas
American and British speakers say savannas in essentially the same way: /səˈvænəz/ in the US and /səˈvænəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-VAN-uz.
What does savannas mean?
- plural of savanna How to pronounce savanna
Questions about saying savannas
How do you pronounce savannas?
Say suh-VAN-uz. The American pronunciation is /səˈvænəz/. In British English it is /səˈvænəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savannas?
Savannas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN). Broken into parts: suh · VAN · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say savannas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈvænəz/ and the British form is /səˈvænəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.