How to Pronounce “Ariana Grande”
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- American (US)
- /ɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/
- British (UK)
- /ˌæriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Ariana Grande” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /ɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/ 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
How do you pronounce "Ariana Grande" in American vs British English?
American English: /ɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/. British English: /ˌæriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Ariana Grande"?
/ɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/ in American English, /ˌæriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Ariana Grande"?
“Ariana Grande” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /ɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrændeɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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