How to Pronounce Sunspot

To pronounce "sunspot", say SUNSP-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌnspɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsʌnspɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sunspot”

"sunspot" has 2 syllables: sunsp-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does sunspot mean?

noun

  1. A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.

Words that rhyme with sunspot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sunspot"?▾

"Sunspot" has 2 syllables: sunsp · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "sunspot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sunspot" is /ˈsʌnspɒt/.

What does "sunspot" mean?▾

Sunspot: A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.

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