How to pronounce saturn
Say it like SAT-ern. Saturn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- ern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saturn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of saturn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-un.
What does saturn mean?
- The Southeast Asian butterfly Zeuxidia amethystus, family Nymphalidae.
Words that rhyme with saturn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saturn.
Questions about saying saturn
How do you pronounce saturn?
Say SAT-ern. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætɚn/. In British English it is /ˈsætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saturn?
Saturn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · ern.
Is saturn 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 /ˈsætən/ (SAT-un).