How to pronounce naan
Say it like NAHN. Naan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of naan
American and British speakers say naan in essentially the same way: /nɑn/ in the US and /nɑːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAHN.
What does naan mean?
- A type of round, flat bread baked in a tandoor popular in South and Central Asian cuisine.
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Words that rhyme with naan
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Words that sound like naan
Questions about saying naan
How do you pronounce naan?
Say NAHN. The American pronunciation is /nɑn/. In British English it is /nɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naan?
Naan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAHN.
Do Americans and Brits say naan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɑn/ and the British form is /nɑːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as naan?
Naan sounds the same as non in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.