How to pronounce kanban
Say it like KAN-ban. Kanban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- ban
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kanban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- banKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kanban
American and British speakers say kanban in essentially the same way: /ˈkænbæn/ in the US and /ˈkænbæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-ban.
What does kanban mean?
- A card containing a set of manufacturing specifications and requirements, used to regulate the supply of components.
- A coordinated manufacturing system using such cards.
- A system to manage, visualize, and improve work across teams, often as part of an agile methodology.“kanban board”
Questions about saying kanban
How do you pronounce kanban?
Say KAN-ban. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænbæn/. In British English it is /ˈkænbæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kanban?
Kanban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · ban.
Do Americans and Brits say kanban the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænbæn/ and the British form is /ˈkænbæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.