How to pronounce ramen
Say it like RAH-mun. Ramen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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- RAH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ramen
American and British speakers say ramen in essentially the same way: /ˈrɑmən/ in the US and /ˈrɑːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAH-mun.
What does ramen mean?
- Soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese-Chinese style).
- A type of instant noodles.
- amen
Words that rhyme with ramen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ramen.
Questions about saying ramen
How do you pronounce ramen?
Say RAH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑmən/. In British English it is /ˈrɑːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramen?
Ramen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say ramen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɑmən/ and the British form is /ˈrɑːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.