How to pronounce sunscreen
Say it like SUHN-skreen. Sunscreen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sunscreen. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHN
- skreen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunscreen 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.
- skreenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sunscreen
American and British speakers say sunscreen in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnskrin/ in the US and /ˈsʌnskrin/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-skreen.
Other ways to say sunscreen
Sunscreen also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- sun-SKREEN /sənˈskrin/
What does sunscreen mean?
- A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.
- To apply sunscreen to (someone).
Where does sunscreen come from?
From sun + screen.
Questions about saying sunscreen
How do you pronounce sunscreen?
Say SUHN-skreen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnskrin/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnskrin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunscreen?
Sunscreen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · skreen.
Do Americans and Brits say sunscreen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnskrin/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnskrin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.