How to Pronounce Sayonara

To pronounce "sayonara", say SAY-on-ar-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsaɪəˈnɑːɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌsaɪəˈnɑːɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sayonara”

"sayonara" has 4 syllables: say-on-ar-a.

What does sayonara mean?

noun

  1. An utterance of sayonara, the wishing of farewell to someone.

interjection

  1. (especially used when referring to Japan) Goodbye, adieu.

Synonyms

adieuadiosarrivederciau revoirauf Wiedersehenbyebye-byecheerio

Related words

arrivedercigoodbyeadieubye-byegood-byebyecheeriogoodby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sayonara"?▾

"Sayonara" has 4 syllables: say · on · ar · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "sayonara"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sayonara" is /ˌsaɪəˈnɑːɹə/.

What does "sayonara" mean?▾

Sayonara: An utterance of sayonara, the wishing of farewell to someone.

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