How to pronounce ronin
Say it like ROH-nin. Ronin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ronin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ronin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-nin.
What does ronin mean?
- A masterless samurai (who often becomes a mercenary to make ends meet).
- A student who has failed the entrance examination for the high school or university of their choice: if the student does not wish to take the exam the following year or is unable to, the student becomes a ronin, assuming full responsibility for their own training and survival.
Words that rhyme with ronin
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Questions about saying ronin
How do you pronounce ronin?
Say ROH-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊnɪn/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ronin?
Ronin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · nin.
Is ronin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊnɪn/ (ROH-nin).