How to pronounce nan
Say it like NAN. Nan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nan
American and British speakers say nan in essentially the same way: /næn/ in the US and /næn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAN.
What does nan mean?
- Synonym of nursemaid.
- Synonym of grandmother.“We had my nan over for Christmas dinner.”
- Alternative spelling of naan.
Where does nan come from?
From Nan, pet form of the formerly very common female given names Anne and Agnes.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nan.
Questions about saying nan
How do you pronounce nan?
Say NAN. The American pronunciation is /næn/. In British English it is /næn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nan?
Nan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAN.
Do Americans and Brits say nan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næn/ and the British form is /næn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.