How to pronounce sunstroke
Say it like SUHN-strohk. Sunstroke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsʌnˌstroʊk/SUHN-strohk
UK British/ˈsʌnˌstrəʊk/SUHN-strohk
- SUHN
- strohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunstroke 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.
- strohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sunstroke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SUHN-strohk.
What does sunstroke mean?
noun
- Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.
Where does sunstroke come from?
From sun + stroke.
Questions about saying sunstroke
How do you pronounce sunstroke?
Say SUHN-strohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌstroʊk/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌstrəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunstroke?
Sunstroke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · strohk.
Is sunstroke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsʌnˌstrəʊk/ (SUHN-strohk).