How to pronounce Saharan
Say it like SAH-uh-run. Saharan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH).
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- SAH
- uh
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saharan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHSay 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.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Saharan
American and British speakers say Saharan in essentially the same way: /ˈsæhərən/ in the US and /ˈsæhərən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAH-uh-run.
What does Saharan mean?
- a Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of Chad
- of or relating to or located in the Sahara Desert
Questions about saying Saharan
How do you pronounce Saharan?
Say SAH-uh-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæhərən/. In British English it is /ˈsæhərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Saharan?
Saharan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH). Broken into parts: SAH · uh · run.
Do Americans and Brits say Saharan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæhərən/ and the British form is /ˈsæhərən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.