buh-naa-nuh
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American English pronunciation
How to pronounce 'banana' in American English
Learn the American English pronunciation of "banana" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "banana"
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- Simple pronunciation
- buh-naa-nuh
- IPA transcription
- /bəˈnæ.nə/
- Word frequency
- 5,877th
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What does "banana" mean?
- a long, yellow fruit that is sweet and soft inside
Examples of "banana" in a sentence
- She ate a ripe banana for breakfast.
- He put a banana in his smoothie.
- The monkey peeled the banana and ate it.
How common is "banana"?
Banana is the 5,877th most common word in English.
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