How to Pronounce Zenana

To pronounce "zenana", say ZEN-an-a — 3 syllables, IPA /zəˈnɑːnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/zəˈnɑːnə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “zenana”

"zenana" has 3 syllables: zen-an-a. It rhymes with karenina and wenona, if that helps it stick.

What does zenana mean?

noun

  1. A harem on the Indian subcontinent; a part of the house reserved for high-caste women; a system of segregating women into harems.
  2. An effeminate or crossdressing male in northern India or Pakistan. (Also spelled zanána.)

Words that rhyme with zenana

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kareninawenona

Related words

seragliozenanahzananahzennanazananazunanaharemharim

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zenana"?▾

"Zenana" has 3 syllables: zen · an · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "zenana"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zenana" is /zəˈnɑːnə/.

What does "zenana" mean?▾

Zenana: A harem on the Indian subcontinent; a part of the house reserved for high-caste women; a system of segregating women into harems.

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