How to pronounce thanakha
Say it like TAN-ak-a. Thanakha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- ak
- a
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thanakha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of thanakha
American and British speakers say thanakha in essentially the same way: /ˈtænækæ/ in the US and /ˈtænækæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-ak-a.
What does thanakha mean?
- A yellowish-white cosmetic paste made from ground wood apple tree bark, worn mainly by Burmese women.
Where does thanakha come from?
From Burmese သနပ်ခါး (sa.naphka:).
Questions about saying thanakha
How do you pronounce thanakha?
Say TAN-ak-a. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænækæ/. In British English it is /ˈtænækæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thanakha?
Thanakha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · ak · a.
Do Americans and Brits say thanakha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænækæ/ and the British form is /ˈtænækæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.