How to pronounce sharon
Say it like shuh-ROHN. Sharon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHN).
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- shuh
- ROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sharon
American and British speakers say sharon in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈroʊn/ in the US and /ʃəˈrɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-RON.
Other ways to say sharon
Sharon also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SHAR-un /ˈʃærən/
- SHER-un /ˈʃɛrən/
What does sharon mean?
- Wrapping leftover foods to take home from any kind of social function such as a birthday or wedding.
Where does sharon come from?
Borrowed from Tagalog sharon.
Words that rhyme with sharon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sharon.
Questions about saying sharon
How do you pronounce sharon?
Say shuh-ROHN. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈroʊn/. In British English it is /ʃəˈrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharon?
Sharon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHN). Broken into parts: shuh · ROHN.
Do Americans and Brits say sharon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈroʊn/ and the British form is /ʃəˈrɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.