joh-AN-uh
Put the strongest beat on the middle syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Jo · an · na
- Read the spelling
- Joanna
Try it slowly.
Use three beats and stress AN.
Say joh-AN-uh once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Joanna in context
Luke names Joanna among women who supported Jesus’ ministry. He also names her among the women who reported the empty tomb to the apostles.
Read Luke 8:3; 24:10 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Joanna in English?
One common English pronunciation is joh-AN-uh. Emphasize the middle syllable.
What is the Bible context for Joanna?
Luke names Joanna among women who supported Jesus’ ministry. He also names her among the women who reported the empty tomb to the apostles.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
