How to Pronounce "banana"
word
/bəˈnænə/
buh-NA-nuh
/bɐnˈɑːnɐ/
buh-NAH-nuh
Definition
A banana is a long, curved tropical fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh inside. People often eat it raw as a snack or use it in desserts, smoothies, and baking.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bəˈnænə/
British English
/bɐnˈɑːnɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-NA-nuh
UK
buh-NAH-nuh
Listen in Context
I eat a banana every morning.
The banana is on the table.
She put a banana in her bag.
Can you grab a banana for me while you're in the kitchen?