How to Pronounce Saffron

To pronounce "saffron", say SAFFR-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsæfɹən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsæfɹən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saffron”

"saffron" has 2 syllables: saffr-on. It rhymes with safran and daffron, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: safran, saffran — easy to mix up when writing.

What does saffron mean?

noun

The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.
A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.

verb

To add saffron to (a food), for taste, colour etc.
“saffroned water, saffroned rice.”
To give a saffron colour to (something).

adjective

Having an orange-yellow colour.
“The saffron robe of a Buddhist monk.”

Synonyms

kesar saffron yellow

Words that rhyme with saffron

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

safran daffron saffran shafran

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saffron"?▾

"Saffron" has 2 syllables: saffr · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "saffron"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saffron" is /ˈsæfɹən/.

What does "saffron" mean?▾

Saffron: The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.

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