How to pronounce “Juana”
Hear how “Juana (Spanish form of Joan)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Joan |
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| Syllables | jua · na (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JUA. |
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| IPA | /ˈxwa.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The J is a throaty h: HWAH-nah.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Juana trabaja en el mercado.Juana works at the market.
Juana tiene una sonrisa muy bonita.Juana has a very nice smile.
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