How to Pronounce Marijuana

To pronounce "marijuana", say MAR-ij-uan-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marijuana”

"marijuana" has 4 syllables: mar-ij-uan-a. It rhymes with nirvana and ana, if that helps it stick.

What does marijuana mean?

noun

  1. A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, cannabis.

    “After smoking a bowl of that fine marijuana, they ate some brownies.”

  2. The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.

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Words that rhyme with marijuana

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nirvanaanamanawannamadonnadonnagonnasilvanaiguanasaunabwana

Related words

cannabisganjamarihuanaweedpotsmokegrassdope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marijuana"?▾

"Marijuana" has 4 syllables: mar · ij · uan · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "marijuana"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marijuana" is /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/.

What does "marijuana" mean?▾

Marijuana: A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, cannabis.

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