How to Pronounce "sultans"
word
ˈsəɫtənz
SUHL-tunz
sˈʌltənz
SUL-tunz
Definition
Sultans are rulers, especially Muslim sovereigns in certain historical Islamic countries, such as the former Ottoman Empire.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəɫtənz
British English
sˈʌltənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHL-tunz
UK
SUL-tunz
Listen in Context
The sultans ruled large empires in the past.
Many sultans lived in beautiful palaces.
Stories about sultans are popular in history books.
Back then, sultans held absolute power over their lands.