How to pronounce ron
Say it like RON. Ron is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɑn/RON
UK British/rɒn/RON
- RON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RON.
What does ron mean?
noun
- heroin
Where does ron come from?
Shortening of a corrupted pronunciation of heroin, pronounced /ˈheir.rɒn/.
Words that rhyme with ron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ron.
Questions about saying ron
How do you pronounce ron?
Say RON. The American pronunciation is /rɑn/. In British English it is /rɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ron?
Ron is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RON.
Is ron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rɒn/ (RON).