How to pronounce propfan
Say it like PRAHP-fan. Propfan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAHP).
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US American/ˈprɑpˌfæn/PRAHP-fan
UK British/ˈprɒpˌfæn/PROP-fan
- PRAHP
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propfan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of propfan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROP-fan.
What does propfan mean?
noun
- A modified turbofan jet engine with the propeller outside the engine duct of an aircraft.
Where does propfan come from?
From prop + fan.
Questions about saying propfan
How do you pronounce propfan?
Say PRAHP-fan. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑpˌfæn/. In British English it is /ˈprɒpˌfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propfan?
Propfan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAHP). Broken into parts: PRAHP · fan.
Is propfan 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 /ˈprɒpˌfæn/ (PROP-fan).