How to pronounce oiran
Say it like OY-run. Oiran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oiran. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OY
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oiran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oiran
American and British speakers say oiran in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɪrən/ in the US and /ˈɔɪrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: OY-run.
What does oiran mean?
- A high-status courtesan in Japan.
Questions about saying oiran
How do you pronounce oiran?
Say OY-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɪrən/. In British English it is /ˈɔɪrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oiran?
Oiran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OY). Broken into parts: OY · run.
Do Americans and Brits say oiran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɪrən/ and the British form is /ˈɔɪrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.