How to pronounce sovereigns
Say it like SOV-uh-rinz. Sovereigns has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOV).
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US American/ˈsɑvərɪnz/SOV-uh-rinz
UK British/ˈsɒvrɪnz/SOV-rinz
- SOV
- uh
- rinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sovereigns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sovereigns
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOV-rinz.
What does sovereigns mean?
noun
- plural of sovereign How to pronounce sovereign
Questions about saying sovereigns
How do you pronounce sovereigns?
Say SOV-uh-rinz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑvərɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈsɒvrɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sovereigns?
Sovereigns has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOV). Broken into parts: SOV · uh · rinz.
Is sovereigns pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈsɒvrɪnz/ (SOV-rinz).