To pronounce "bwana", say BWAN-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbwɑːnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbwɑːnə/
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"bwana" has 2 syllables: bwan-a. It rhymes with nirvana and ana, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bwana" has 2 syllables: bwan · a.
The IPA transcription of "bwana" is /ˈbwɑːnə/.
Bwana: Big boss, important person.
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