How to Pronounce “ananas”
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- British (UK)
- /əˈneɪnəs/
What “ananas” means
noun — Pineapple.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “ananas” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /əˈneɪnəs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /əˈneɪnəs/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "ananas" mean?
ananas (noun): Pineapple.
Which syllable is stressed in "ananas"?
“ananas” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /əˈneɪnəs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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