How to pronounce sporran
Say it like SPOR-un. Sporran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR).
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- SPOR
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sporran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sporran
American and British speakers say sporran in essentially the same way: /ˈspɔrən/ in the US and /ˈspɒrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPOR-un.
What does sporran mean?
- A small pouch, usually made of either fur or plain or fur-trimmed leather, which is worn, suspended from a belt or chain, on the front of a kilt and used to hold various items normally carried in trouser pockets.
Words that rhyme with sporran
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sporran.
Questions about saying sporran
How do you pronounce sporran?
Say SPOR-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrən/. In British English it is /ˈspɒrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sporran?
Sporran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR). Broken into parts: SPOR · un.
Do Americans and Brits say sporran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɔrən/ and the British form is /ˈspɒrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.