How to pronounce sultanate
Say it like SUHL-tuh-nut. Sultanate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- tuh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sultanate 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sultanate
American and British speakers say sultanate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌltənət/ in the US and /ˈsʌltənət/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-tuh-nut.
What does sultanate mean?
- A sovereign or vassal princely state, usually Muslim, where the ruler is styled sultan.
- The office or position of a sultan.
Questions about saying sultanate
How do you pronounce sultanate?
Say SUHL-tuh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌltənət/. In British English it is /ˈsʌltənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sultanate?
Sultanate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · tuh · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say sultanate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌltənət/ and the British form is /ˈsʌltənət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.