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Syllables

The word 'donna' has 2 syllables.
ˈdɑ-


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Donna'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Donna' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɑ/
TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'donna'

Donna told the joke and everyone laughed their pants off.

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Donna danced a dizzy, daring dance, darting through the dandelions, delighting in her spontaneous display.

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