American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'sun' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "sun" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "sun"

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Simple pronunciation
suhn
IPA transcription
/sən/
Word frequency
754th

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What does "sun" mean?

  1. The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and warmth

Examples of "sun" in a sentence

  • The sun is shining bright today.
  • The plant needs sunlight to grow.
  • She got a sunburn after laying out.

How common is "sun"?

Sun is the 754th most common word in English.

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