How to pronounce duan
Say it like DWAN. Duan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DWAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of duan
American and British speakers say duan in essentially the same way: /dwæn/ in the US and /dwæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DWAN.
Other ways to say duan
Duan also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DWAYN /dweɪn/
What does duan mean?
- A division of a poem, especially an epic poem or a Scottish poem; a canto.
- A poem or song.
Words that rhyme with duan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duan.
Questions about saying duan
How do you pronounce duan?
Say DWAN. The American pronunciation is /dwæn/. In British English it is /dwæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duan?
Duan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DWAN.
Do Americans and Brits say duan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dwæn/ and the British form is /dwæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.