How to pronounce rowan
Say it like ROH-un. Rowan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rowan 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rowan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-un.
What does rowan mean?
- Sorbus aucuparia, the European rowan.
- Any of various small deciduous trees or shrubs of genus Sorbus, belonging to the rose family, with pinnate leaves, corymbs of white flowers, and usually with orange-red berries.
- Alternative form of rowen (“aftermath”).
- Dated form of roving (“an elongate bundle of fiber”).
Where does rowan come from?
Also related to Norwegian Bokmål rogn, Danish røn.
Words that rhyme with rowan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rowan.
Questions about saying rowan
How do you pronounce rowan?
Say ROH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊən/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rowan?
Rowan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · un.
Is rowan 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 /ˈrəʊən/ (ROH-un).