How to pronounce tunas
Say it like TOO-nuz. Tunas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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US American/ˈtunəz/TOO-nuz
UK British/ˈtjuːnəz/TYOO-nuz
- TOO
- nuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tunas
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-nuz.
What does tunas mean?
noun
- plural of tuna How to pronounce tuna
Questions about saying tunas
How do you pronounce tunas?
Say TOO-nuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtunəz/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunas?
Tunas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · nuz.
Is tunas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːnəz/ (TYOO-nuz).