How to pronounce sunglasses
Say it like SUHN-glas-iz. Sunglasses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- glas
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunglasses 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.
- glasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sunglasses
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: SUHN-glah-siz.
What does sunglasses mean?
- (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun“he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”
Where does sunglasses come from?
From sun + glasses.
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Questions about saying sunglasses
How do you pronounce sunglasses?
Say SUHN-glas-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌɡlæsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunglasses?
Sunglasses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · glas · iz.
Is sunglasses 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 /ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz/ (SUHN-glah-siz).