How to pronounce pollan
Say it like PAH-lun. Pollan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pollan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pollan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-un.
What does pollan mean?
- A freshwater fish, Coregonus pollan, resembling a herring
Where does pollan come from?
From Irish pollán.
Words that rhyme with pollan
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Words that sound like pollan
Questions about saying pollan
How do you pronounce pollan?
Say PAH-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlən/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pollan?
Pollan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lun.
Is pollan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒlən/ (POL-un).
What words sound the same as pollan?
Pollan sounds the same as pollen in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.