How to pronounce warren
Say it like WOR-un. Warren has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warren pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of warren
American and British speakers say warren in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔrən/ in the US and /ˈwɒrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOR-un.
What does warren mean?
- United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
- United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1891-1974)
- a series of connected underground tunnels occupied by rabbits
Where does warren come from?
From Middle English warenne, from Anglo-Norman and Old Northern French warenne (compare Old French guarenne, garenne (“game-park”)), probably ultimately from Frankish *warjan, from Proto-Germanic *warjaną (“ward off, defend against”); compa
Words that rhyme with warren
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warren.
Questions about saying warren
How do you pronounce warren?
Say WOR-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrən/. In British English it is /ˈwɒrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warren?
Warren has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · un.
Do Americans and Brits say warren the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔrən/ and the British form is /ˈwɒrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.