To pronounce "madonna", say MAD-onn-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
madonna
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MAD-onn-a
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"madonna" has 3 syllables: mad-onn-a. It rhymes with nirvana and ana, if that helps it stick.
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"Madonna" has 3 syllables: mad · onn · a.
Madonna: A one-footed lien-to-tail trick, where the front foot is taken off and kicked out straight down behind the board.
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