banano
banana
Latin America
Simplified: bah-NAH-noh
IPA: ba'na.no
Spain
Simplified: bah-NAH-noh
IPA: ba'na.no
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ba
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o