How to Pronounce "sunrise"
word
/ˈsənˌɹaɪz/
SUHN-ryz
/sˈʌnɹaɪz/
SUHN-ryz
Definition
The time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky. It can also refer to the natural light and view at that time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsənˌɹaɪz/
British English
/sˈʌnɹaɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHN-ryz
UK
SUHN-ryz
Listen in Context
We woke up before sunrise.
The beach is beautiful at sunrise.
We watched the sunrise from the hill.
If we leave now, we can catch the sunrise.