How to Pronounce Hosanna

To pronounce "hosanna", say HOS-ann-a — 3 syllables, IPA /hoʊˈzænə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

hosanna

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/hoʊˈzænə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hosanna”

"hosanna" has 3 syllables: hos-ann-a. It rhymes with hosannah, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hosannah — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hosanna mean?

noun

  1. A cry of ‘hosanna’.

verb

  1. To give a cry of ‘hosanna’.

interjection

  1. A cry of praise or adoration to God in liturgical use among the Jews, and said to have been shouted in recognition of the Messiahship of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem; hence since used in the Christian Church.

Words that rhyme with hosanna

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hosannah

Related words

hosanahoshannahallelujahhallelujaalleluiahalleluhalleluiahhallel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hosanna"?▾

"Hosanna" has 3 syllables: hos · ann · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "hosanna"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hosanna" is /hoʊˈzænə/.

What does "hosanna" mean?▾

Hosanna: A cry of ‘hosanna’.

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