How to Pronounce Banana

To pronounce "banana", say ban-AN-a — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈnænə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/bəˈnænə/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bɐnˈɑːnɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “banana”

Break "banana" into 3 beats and lean on "AN" — that's the stressed one.

What does banana mean?

noun

  1. An elongated curved tropical fruit that grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.
  2. The tropical tree-like plant which bears clusters of bananas. The plant, usually of the genus Musa but sometimes also including plants from Ensete, has large, elongated leaves and is related to the plantain.

adjective

  1. Curved like a banana, especially of a ball in flight.

Synonyms

Twinkiejook-sing

Antonyms

egg

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "banana"?▾

To pronounce "banana", say ban-AN-a — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈnænə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "banana"?▾

"Banana" has 3 syllables: ban · an · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "banana"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banana" is /bəˈnænə/.

What does "banana" mean?▾

Banana: An elongated curved tropical fruit that grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.

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