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Aaron Pronunciation

Aaron is pronounced E-ruhn, IPA /ˈɛrən/.

E-ruhn

US /ˈɛrən/

Syllables: E · ruhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

proper noun: A male given name, borne in the Bible by the brother of Moses.

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Aaron in a Sentence

  • Aaron met us at the airport.
  • The name Aaron has been popular for forty years.
  • Aaron and his sister run the bakery together.

Common Mispronunciations of Aaron

Not AY-ruhn

Hold the opening vowel at the e of air rather than stretching it to the ay of day.

Not AH-ron

Give the first vowel the e of care, then let the second syllable drop to a weak ruhn.

Tip: Across most of the United States, Aaron and Erin are said identically.

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