How to pronounce khan
Say it like KAHN. Khan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɑn/KAHN
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- KAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does khan mean?
noun
- a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
- an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
Where does khan come from?
Via late Middle English can, chan from Old French chan, from Medieval Latin chanis, from Turkic *qan, contraction of *qaɣan.
Words that rhyme with khan
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Words that sound like khan
Questions about saying khan
How do you pronounce khan?
Say KAHN. The American pronunciation is /kɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khan?
Khan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAHN.
What words sound the same as khan?
Khan sounds the same as con, conn in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.