how to pronounce suntan

/ˈsʌnˌtæn/

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suntan is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of suntan in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… and I have the suntan color and I have …”

meaning of suntan

Suntan is a tan that is caused by exposure to the sun.

suntan frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word suntan occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.