How to pronounce juan
Say it like WAHN. Juan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of juan
American and British speakers say juan in essentially the same way: /wɑn/ in the US and /hwɑːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HWAHN.
What does juan mean?
- A scroll of a traditional Chinese book, often (but not necessarily) corresponding to a single chapter or fascicle.
Words that rhyme with juan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of juan.
Words that sound like juan
Questions about saying juan
How do you pronounce juan?
Say WAHN. The American pronunciation is /wɑn/. In British English it is /hwɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juan?
Juan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAHN.
Do Americans and Brits say juan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɑn/ and the British form is /hwɑːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as juan?
Juan sounds the same as wan, won in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.