How to pronounce sunspot
Say it like SUHN-spot. Sunspot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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US American/ˈsʌnspɑt/SUHN-spot
UK British/ˈsʌnspɒt/SUHN-spot
- SUHN
- spot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunspot 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.
- spotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sunspot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SUHN-spot.
What does sunspot mean?
noun
- A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.
- A random shock in the foreign exchange currency market.
Where does sunspot come from?
From sun + spot.
Questions about saying sunspot
How do you pronounce sunspot?
Say SUHN-spot. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnspɑt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnspɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunspot?
Sunspot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · spot.
Is sunspot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsʌnspɒt/ (SUHN-spot).