How to pronounce sontag
Say it like SON-tag. Sontag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SON).
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- SON
- tag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sontag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sontag
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SON-tag.
What does sontag mean?
- A knitted worsted jacket, worn over the waist of a woman's dress.
Where does sontag come from?
After Henriette Sontag (1806–1854), German soprano singer.
Questions about saying sontag
How do you pronounce sontag?
Say SON-tag. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑnˌtæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒnˌtæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sontag?
Sontag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SON). Broken into parts: SON · tag.
Is sontag pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒnˌtæɡ/ (SON-tag).