How to pronounce sukun
Say it like soo-KOON. Sukun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOON).
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- soo
- KOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sukun 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.
- KOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sukun
American and British speakers say sukun in essentially the same way: /suˈkun/ in the US and /suːˈkuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-KOON.
What does sukun mean?
- A diacritic (ـْ) used in the Arabic abjad to mark the absence of a vowel.
Words that rhyme with sukun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sukun.
Questions about saying sukun
How do you pronounce sukun?
Say soo-KOON. The American pronunciation is /suˈkun/. In British English it is /suːˈkuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sukun?
Sukun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOON). Broken into parts: soo · KOON.
Do Americans and Brits say sukun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /suˈkun/ and the British form is /suːˈkuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.