To pronounce "yana", say YAN-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjɑː.nə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈjɑː.nə/
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"yana" has 2 syllables: yan-a.
noun
"Yana" has 2 syllables: yan · a.
The IPA transcription of "yana" is /ˈjɑː.nə/.
Yana: Any of the vehicles of Buddhist or Tantric practice.
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