How to Pronounce Sovereign

To pronounce "sovereign", say SOV-er-eign — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sovereign”

"sovereign" has 3 syllables: sov-er-eign. It rhymes with sovran, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sovran — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sovereign mean?

noun

  1. A monarch; the ruler of a country.
  2. One who is not a subject to a ruler or nation.

verb

  1. To rule over as a sovereign.

adjective

  1. Exercising power of rule.

    “sovereign nation”

  2. Exceptional in quality.

    “Her voice was her sovereign talent.”

Synonyms

autonomoussupreme

Words that rhyme with sovereign

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sovran

Related words

monarchsupremeautonomousself-governingindependentfreedominantroyal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sovereign"?▾

"Sovereign" has 3 syllables: sov · er · eign.

What is the IPA transcription of "sovereign"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sovereign" is /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/.

What does "sovereign" mean?▾

Sovereign: A monarch; the ruler of a country.

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