How Do You Spell SULTON?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌltən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "sulton" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈsʌltən/. The word is derived from the Arabic title "sultan", meaning "ruler" or "king". The "u" in the English spelling represents the short "ʌ" sound in IPA, while the "o" sound in the Arabic pronunciation is represented by the "u" in the English spelling. The final "-on" in the English spelling of "sulton" also represents the shortened "-ən" sound in IPA.

Etymology of SULTON

The word "sultan" originates from the Arabic word "sulṭān" (سُلْطَان), which means "power" or "authority". It entered the English language through the French word "sultan", which was borrowed from Arabic during the Middle Ages. The term originally referred to a ruler or monarch who possessed supreme authority, particularly in the context of Muslim countries and the Ottoman Empire. Over time, it came to be associated with the title given to the sovereign ruler of a Muslim state.

Similar spelling words for SULTON

• sultana,
• sultanate,
• sultan.