How to Pronounce Kana

To pronounce "kana", say KAN-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑːnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈkɑːnə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kana”

"kana" has 2 syllables: kan-a. It rhymes with arcana and piano, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cana, khanna — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kana mean?

noun

  1. The hiragana and katakana syllabaries. These are made up of characters that represent individual syllables, which are are used to write Japanese words and particles. Kana are derived from kanji.
  2. A hiragana or katakana character.

Words that rhyme with kana

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arcanapianojnanaannapollyannabandanananasantapranadannaghana

Related words

canainterlinearhiraganakatakanakanjimanyoganakatakanizationokurigana

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kana"?▾

"Kana" has 2 syllables: kan · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "kana"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kana" is /ˈkɑːnə/.

What does "kana" mean?▾

Kana: The hiragana and katakana syllabaries. These are made up of characters that represent individual syllables, which are are used to write Japanese words and particles. Kana are derived from kanji.

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