How to Pronounce “Saoirse Ronan”
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- American (US)
- /ˈsɔːrʃə ˈroʊnən/
- British (UK)
- /ˈsɔːʃə ˈrəʊnən/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Saoirse Ronan” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈsɔːrʃə ˈroʊnən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈsɔːrʃə ˈroʊnən/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Saoirse Ronan" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈsɔːrʃə ˈroʊnən/. British English: /ˈsɔːʃə ˈrəʊnən/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Saoirse Ronan"?
/ˈsɔːrʃə ˈroʊnən/ in American English, /ˈsɔːʃə ˈrəʊnən/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Saoirse Ronan"?
“Saoirse Ronan” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈsɔːrʃə ˈroʊnən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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