How to pronounce sultan
Say it like SUHL-tun. Sultan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sultan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sultan
American and British speakers say sultan in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌltən/ in the US and /ˈsʌltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-tun.
What does sultan mean?
- the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
Questions about saying sultan
How do you pronounce sultan?
Say SUHL-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌltən/. In British English it is /ˈsʌltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sultan?
Sultan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say sultan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌltən/ and the British form is /ˈsʌltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.