How to pronounce sultana
Say it like suhl-TAN-uh. Sultana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- suhl
- TAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sultana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sultana
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: suhl-TAH-nuh.
What does sultana mean?
- A pale yellow raisin made from a seedless grape.
- A wife or mistress of a sultan.
- A female ruler of a sultanate.
Where does sultana come from?
1580s, Italian sultana (feminine of sultano).
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Words that rhyme with sultana
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Questions about saying sultana
How do you pronounce sultana?
Say suhl-TAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌlˈtænə/. In British English it is /ˌsʌlˈtɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sultana?
Sultana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: suhl · TAN · uh.
Is sultana 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 /ˌsʌlˈtɑːnə/ (suhl-TAH-nuh).