How to pronounce persona
American English pronunciation
per-SOH-nuh
- IPA
- /pɚˈsoʊnə/
- Syllables
- per · SOH · nuh (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What persona means
The character or image a person puts on for others
In a sentence: On stage, the shy singer took on a bold, confident persona.
Where it comes from: It's a Latin word, and its origin is uncertain. It may come from an old word for a mask worn by actors.
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Compare: persona and demeanor
Demeanor is the way you actually act and look, while a persona is a character or image you put on for others.
See also: demeanor
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