How to pronounce gan
Say it like GAN. Gan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gan
American and British speakers say gan in essentially the same way: /ɡæn/ in the US and /ɡæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAN.
What does gan mean?
- To go.
Where does gan come from?
Probably a variant of gang, from Middle English gangen, from Old English gangan (“to step; walk; go”).
Words that rhyme with gan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gan.
Questions about saying gan
How do you pronounce gan?
Say GAN. The American pronunciation is /ɡæn/. In British English it is /ɡæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gan?
Gan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAN.
Do Americans and Brits say gan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæn/ and the British form is /ɡæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.