How to pronounce Scranton
Say it like SKRAN-tun. Scranton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskræntən/SKRAN-tun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- SKRAN
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scranton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Scranton mean?
proper noun
- A city, the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Words that rhyme with Scranton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Scranton.
Questions about saying Scranton
How do you pronounce Scranton?
Say SKRAN-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈskræntən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Scranton?
Scranton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAN). Broken into parts: SKRAN · tun.