How to Pronounce "hosanna"
word
hoʊˈzænə
hoh-ZAN-uh
həsˈænɐ
huh-SAN-uh
Definition
A word used to express praise, joy, or a plea for salvation, often heard in religious songs and ceremonies, especially in Christianity and Judaism.
IPA Transcription
American English
hoʊˈzænə
British English
həsˈænɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hoh-ZAN-uh
UK
huh-SAN-uh
Listen in Context
The crowd shouted 'hosanna' during the church procession.
Children sang 'hosanna' in the choir.
People waved palm branches and said 'hosanna'.
Every Palm Sunday, you hear the church echo with 'hosanna' again and again.