For curious minds ages 3–12

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Banana

/bəˈnɑːnə/

3 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Banana

noun

Meaning: A long yellow fruit you peel before eating.

Full meaning: A long curved yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh.

Phonics sounds: b-a-n-a-n-a — blend them together!

Example: “I ate a banana for my snack.”

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Category: food · Frequency rank: 20 (smaller = more common)