How to pronounce sunporch
Say it like SUHN-porch. Sunporch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- porch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunporch 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.
- porchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sunporch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHN-pawch.
What does sunporch mean?
- A porch used for its abundant sunlight.
Where does sunporch come from?
From sun + porch.
Questions about saying sunporch
How do you pronounce sunporch?
Say SUHN-porch. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌpɔrtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌpɔːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunporch?
Sunporch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · porch.
Is sunporch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsʌnˌpɔːtʃ/ (SUHN-pawch).