How to pronounce clan
Say it like KLAN. Clan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clan
American and British speakers say clan in essentially the same way: /klæn/ in the US and /klæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAN.
What does clan mean?
- group of people related by blood or marriage
Where does clan come from?
Borrowed from Irish clann (“offspring, children of the family”) and Scottish Gaelic clann, both from Old Irish cland, borrowed from Old Welsh plant, itself borrowed from Latin planta (“shoot, offspring”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with clan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clan.
Questions about saying clan
How do you pronounce clan?
Say KLAN. The American pronunciation is /klæn/. In British English it is /klæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clan?
Clan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAN.
Do Americans and Brits say clan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæn/ and the British form is /klæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.