How to pronounce thana
Say it like TAH-nuh. Thana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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- TAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thana
American and British speakers say thana in essentially the same way: /ˈtɑnə/ in the US and /ˈtɑːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAH-nuh.
What does thana mean?
- A military outpost.
- A police station or police jurisdiction.
- A subdistrict in cities, equivalent to upazilas.
Words that rhyme with thana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thana.
Questions about saying thana
How do you pronounce thana?
Say TAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑnə/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thana?
Thana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say thana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɑnə/ and the British form is /ˈtɑːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.