To pronounce "jacana", say JAC-an-a — 3 syllables, IPA /dʒæˈkɑːnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dʒæˈkɑːnə/
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"jacana" has 3 syllables: jac-an-a.
noun
"Jacana" has 3 syllables: jac · an · a.
The IPA transcription of "jacana" is /dʒæˈkɑːnə/.
Jacana: Any of a group of wading birds in the family Jacanidae, usually having long toes and claws, and found throughout the world.
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