How to pronounce sayonara
Say it like sy-uh-NAR-uh. Sayonara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAR).
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US American/ˌsaɪəˈnɑrə/sy-uh-NAR-uh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- sy
- uh
- NAR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sayonara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does sayonara mean?
interjection
- Goodbye, adios, adieu.
- An utterance of sayonara, the wishing of farewell to someone.
Words that rhyme with sayonara
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Questions about saying sayonara
How do you pronounce sayonara?
Say sy-uh-NAR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪəˈnɑrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sayonara?
Sayonara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAR). Broken into parts: sy · uh · NAR · uh.