How to pronounce Amman
Say it like AM-un. Amman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Amman
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: uh-MAHN.
Other ways to say Amman
Amman also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-MAHN /əˈmɑn/
What does Amman mean?
- The capital city of Jordan.
- A governorate of Jordan around the capital.
- A river in Carmarthenshire and Neath Port Talbot borough county borough, Wales, which joins the River Loughor at Pantyffynnon.
Words that rhyme with Amman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Amman.
Questions about saying Amman
How do you pronounce Amman?
Say AM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmən/. In British English it is /əˈmɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Amman?
Amman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · un.
Is Amman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈmɑːn/ (uh-MAHN).