How to Pronounce rihanna

Language: English/Barbadian   IPA: /riˈɑːnə/

Pronunciation explanation

ree-AH-nuh. The artist has stated her name is pronounced "ree-AH-nuh", not "ree-AN-uh". Stress on the second syllable with an open "ah" vowel.

Practice tip

ree-AH-nuh. The second syllable has an open "ah" sound, not "ann".

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