How to pronounce scena
Say it like SHAY-nuh. Scena has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scena
American and British speakers say scena in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪnə/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-nuh.
What does scena mean?
- A scene in an opera.
- An accompanied dramatic recitative, interspersed with passages of melody, or followed by a full aria.
Where does scena come from?
Borrowed from Italian scena.
Questions about saying scena
How do you pronounce scena?
Say SHAY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪnə/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scena?
Scena has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say scena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪnə/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.