How to pronounce sunbathe
Say it like SUHN-bayth. Sunbathe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- bayth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunbathe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- baythGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sunbathe
American and British speakers say sunbathe in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnˌbeɪð/ in the US and /ˈsʌnˌbeɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-bayth.
What does sunbathe mean?
- To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan; to take the sun.
- A sunbathing session: a sunbath.“Do you think it's warm enough outside for a sunbathe?”
Where does sunbathe come from?
From sun + bathe.
Questions about saying sunbathe
How do you pronounce sunbathe?
Say SUHN-bayth. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌbeɪð/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌbeɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunbathe?
Sunbathe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · bayth.
Do Americans and Brits say sunbathe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnˌbeɪð/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnˌbeɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.