How to pronounce Ramadan
Say it like RAM-uh-dun. Ramadan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Ramadan. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RAM
- uh
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramadan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ramadan
American and British speakers say Ramadan in essentially the same way: /ˈræmədən/ in the US and /ˈræmədən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAM-uh-dun.
Other ways to say Ramadan
Ramadan also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- RAH-muh-dahn /ˈrɑməˌdɑn/
What does Ramadan mean?
- the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month of fasting; the holiest period for the Islamic faith
- (Islam) a fast (held from sunrise to sunset) that is carried out during the Islamic month of Ramadan
Questions about saying Ramadan
How do you pronounce Ramadan?
Say RAM-uh-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmədən/. In British English it is /ˈræmədən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ramadan?
Ramadan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · uh · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Ramadan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræmədən/ and the British form is /ˈræmədən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.