How to pronounce strawn
Say it like STRAWN. Strawn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strawn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of strawn
American and British speakers say strawn in essentially the same way: /strɔn/ in the US and /strɔːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAWN.
What does strawn mean?
- Alternative spelling of strawen.
Where does strawn come from?
As strawen; compare papern, silvern.
Words that rhyme with strawn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strawn.
Questions about saying strawn
How do you pronounce strawn?
Say STRAWN. The American pronunciation is /strɔn/. In British English it is /strɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strawn?
Strawn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRAWN.
Do Americans and Brits say strawn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strɔn/ and the British form is /strɔːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.