How to pronounce sartain
Say it like sar-TAYN. Sartain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- sar
- TAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sartain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sartain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sah-TAYN.
What does sartain mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of certain.
Words that rhyme with sartain
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Questions about saying sartain
How do you pronounce sartain?
Say sar-TAYN. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈteɪn/. In British English it is /sɑːˈteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sartain?
Sartain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: sar · TAYN.
Is sartain 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 /sɑːˈteɪn/ (sah-TAYN).