To pronounce "prana", say PRAN-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɑːnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹɑːnə/
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"prana" has 2 syllables: pran-a. It rhymes with arcana and piano, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Prana" has 2 syllables: pran · a.
The IPA transcription of "prana" is /ˈpɹɑːnə/.
Prana: Respiration, breathing, seen as a life principle or life force.
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