How to pronounce Tehran
Say it like tay-RAHN. Tehran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHN).
- tay
- RAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tehran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- RAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Tehran
American and British speakers say Tehran in essentially the same way: /ˌteɪˈrɑn/ in the US and /tɛˈræn/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-RAN.
What does Tehran mean?
- The capital city of Iran, the seat of Tehran County's Central District and the capital of Tehran Province.
- A county of Iran, around the city.
- Tehran Province, one of the 31 provinces in Iran.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- Teheran
- capital of iran
- iranian capital
Words that rhyme with Tehran
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tehran.
Questions about saying Tehran
How do you pronounce Tehran?
Say tay-RAHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌteɪˈrɑn/. In British English it is /tɛˈræn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tehran?
Tehran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHN). Broken into parts: tay · RAHN.
Do Americans and Brits say Tehran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌteɪˈrɑn/ and the British form is /tɛˈræn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.