How to pronounce Iran
Say it like ir-AHN. Iran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Iran. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ir
- AHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Iran
American and British speakers say Iran in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɑn/ in the US and /ɪˈrɑːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RAHN.
Other ways to say Iran
Iran also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- eye-RAN /ˌaɪˈræn/
What does Iran mean?
- A country in West Asia. Official name: Islamic Republic of Iran. Capital: Tehran.
Words that rhyme with Iran
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Iran.
Questions about saying Iran
How do you pronounce Iran?
Say ir-AHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɑn/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Iran?
Iran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHN). Broken into parts: ir · AHN.
Do Americans and Brits say Iran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɑn/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɑːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.