How to pronounce Golan
Say it like GOH-lun. Golan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Golan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Golan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-lun.
Other ways to say Golan
Golan also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- guh-LAHN /ɡəˈlɑn/
What does Golan mean?
- A region in the Middle East, in northwest Syria, under Israeli occupation since 1967; same as the Golan Heights.
Words that rhyme with Golan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Golan.
Questions about saying Golan
How do you pronounce Golan?
Say GOH-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊlən/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Golan?
Golan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · lun.
Is Golan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊlən/ (GOH-lun).