How to pronounce sarsen
Say it like SAR-sun. Sarsen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR).
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- SAR
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarsen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sarsen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAH-sun.
What does sarsen mean?
- Any of various blocks of sandstone found in various locations in southern England.
Where does sarsen come from?
From Saracen (“Muslim”), by extension, “non-Christian, pagan”.
Words that rhyme with sarsen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sarsen.
Questions about saying sarsen
How do you pronounce sarsen?
Say SAR-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑrsən/. In British English it is /ˈsɑːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarsen?
Sarsen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR). Broken into parts: SAR · sun.
Is sarsen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɑːsən/ (SAH-sun).