Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-na

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.42 in modern English

Syllables: -na
IPA

2

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

2

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

suffix

-ing to (with infinitive); indicates the grammatical present continuous active mood

Slang

Example Sentences

"Balgruntie wasna that—"
"I'm tryna (trying to) figure this one out."

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ne.

Usage

Slang

Questions

What does -na mean?: -n't
Where does -na come from?: Inherited from Middle English ne.

How to pronounce -na

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