How to pronounce won
Say it like WUHN. Won is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- WUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Won pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of won
American and British speakers say won in essentially the same way: /wʌn/ in the US and /wʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHN.
Other ways to say won
Won also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WAHN /wɑn/
What does won mean?
- the basic unit of money in South Korea
- the basic unit of money in North Korea
- not subject to defeat“with that move it's a won game”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with won
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of won.
Words that sound like won
Questions about saying won
How do you pronounce won?
Say WUHN. The American pronunciation is /wʌn/. In British English it is /wʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in won?
Won is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say won the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wʌn/ and the British form is /wʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as won?
Won sounds the same as one in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.