The word "zarana" is spelled Z-A-R-A-N-A. With IPA phonetic transcription, it would be pronounced /zəˈrɑːnə/. The first syllable is stressed, and it starts with a voiced alveolar fricative /z/ sound. The second syllable starts with a schwa /ə/ sound, followed by a long a vowel /ɑː/. The final syllable has an unstressed schwa /ə/ sound and ends with a voiced alveolar nasal /n/ sound. The spelling of "zarana" accurately reflects its pronunciation in English.