How to Pronounce Fauna

To pronounce "fauna", say FAUN-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔː.nə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfɔː.nə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fauna”

"fauna" has 2 syllables: faun-a. It rhymes with nirvana and ana, if that helps it stick.

What does fauna mean?

noun

  1. Animals considered as a group; especially those of a particular country, region, time.

    “the fauna of China”

  2. A book, cataloguing the animals of a country.

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Words that rhyme with fauna

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nirvanaanamanawannamadonnadonnagonnasilvanamarijuanaiguanasaunabwana

Related words

animalcreaturebeastbrutewildlifeflorahabitatspecies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fauna"?▾

"Fauna" has 2 syllables: faun · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "fauna"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fauna" is /ˈfɔː.nə/.

What does "fauna" mean?▾

Fauna: Animals considered as a group; especially those of a particular country, region, time.

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