How to pronounce tsuna
Say it like TSOO-nuh. Tsuna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOO).
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- TSOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsuna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tsuna
American and British speakers say tsuna in essentially the same way: /ˈtsunə/ in the US and /ˈtsuːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TSOO-nuh.
What does tsuna mean?
- the wide ceremonial belt, with hanging zigzag ribbons, worn by a yokozuna
Words that rhyme with tsuna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tsuna.
Questions about saying tsuna
How do you pronounce tsuna?
Say TSOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsunə/. In British English it is /ˈtsuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsuna?
Tsuna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOO). Broken into parts: TSOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say tsuna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtsunə/ and the British form is /ˈtsuːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.