How to pronounce sowan
Say it like SOH-un. Sowan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sowan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sowan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-un.
What does sowan mean?
- Alternative form of sowens.
Words that rhyme with sowan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sowan.
Questions about saying sowan
How do you pronounce sowan?
Say SOH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊən/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sowan?
Sowan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · un.
Is sowan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊən/ (SOH-un).