How to pronounce sunbathe
sunbathe
/ˈsʌnbeɪð/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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What to watch for
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Sunbathe, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
In a sentence
The beautiful blonde was sunbathing on the beach.
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce sunbathe?
Sunbathe is pronounced /ˈsʌnbeɪð/ in American English.
How many syllables are in sunbathe?
Sunbathe has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in sunbathe?
The first syllable: /ˈsʌnbeɪð/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in sunbathe?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.