How to pronounce senna
Say it like SEN-uh. Senna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of senna
American and British speakers say senna in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnə/ in the US and /ˈsɛnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-uh.
What does senna mean?
- Any of several plants of the tribe Cassieae, especially those of the genera Cassia and Senna, whose leaves and pods are used as a purgative and laxative.
- The dried leaves or pods of these plants (especially of Senna alexandrina, syn. Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia), used medicinally.
- Senna glycoside, a laxative.
Words that rhyme with senna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of senna.
Questions about saying senna
How do you pronounce senna?
Say SEN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnə/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senna?
Senna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say senna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnə/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.