How to pronounce Sudan
Say it like soo-DAN. Sudan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAN).
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- soo
- DAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sudan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Sudan
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: soo-DAHN.
What does Sudan mean?
- a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956
- a region of northern Africa to the south of the Sahara and Libyan deserts; extends from the Atlantic to the Red Sea
Words that rhyme with Sudan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sudan.
Questions about saying Sudan
How do you pronounce Sudan?
Say soo-DAN. The American pronunciation is /suˈdæn/. In British English it is /suːˈdɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sudan?
Sudan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAN). Broken into parts: soo · DAN.
Is Sudan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /suːˈdɑːn/ (soo-DAHN).