How to Pronounce "tuna"
word
TOO-nuh
TYOO-nuh
Definition
A tuna is a large fish that lives in the ocean and is often eaten as food. The word can mean the fish itself or the meat from that fish, especially in cans or sandwiches.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtjunə/
British English
/tjˈuːnɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO-nuh
UK
TYOO-nuh
Listen in Context
I made a tuna sandwich for lunch.
There is a can of tuna in the kitchen.
We saw a big tuna at the market.
Do you want tuna on your salad, or would you rather have chicken?