How to Pronounce Sun

To pronounce "sun", say SUN — one syllable, IPA /sʌn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sʌn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sun”

"sun" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with run and shun, if that helps it stick.

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

What does sun mean?

noun

  1. A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
  2. The light and warmth which is received from the sun.

verb

  1. To expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun.

    “Beautiful bodies lying on the beach, sunning their bronzed limbs.”

  2. To warm or dry in the sunshine.

proper noun

  1. The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.

Synonyms

apricate

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Words that rhyme with sun

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunstunonedungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrunundone

Related words

sunlightsunshinesunbathesundayearthstarsskyeclipse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sun"?▾

"Sun" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sun"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sun" is /sʌn/.

What does "sun" mean?▾

Sun: A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.

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