How to pronounce astrakhan
Say it like AS-truh-kahn. Astrakhan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæstrəkɑn/AS-truh-kahn
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- AS
- truh
- kahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astrakhan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does astrakhan mean?
noun
- Closely-curled black or gray fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.
- Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.
Where does astrakhan come from?
Named after the city of Astrakhan in Southern Russia.
Questions about saying astrakhan
How do you pronounce astrakhan?
Say AS-truh-kahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæstrəkɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astrakhan?
Astrakhan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · truh · kahn.