Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

saroyan

/səˈɹɔɪ.ən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.07 in modern English

Syllables
saroy-an
IPA
/səˈɹɔɪ.ən/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname from Armenian.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Armenian Սարոյան (Saroyan).

Derived Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce saroyan?
The recorded pronunciation is /səˈɹɔɪ.ən/.
What does saroyan mean?
A surname from Armenian.
Where does saroyan come from?
From Armenian Սարոյան (Saroyan).

How to pronounce saroyan

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “saroyan”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/səˈɹɔɪ.ən/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “saroyan” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.