How to pronounce ran
Say it like RAN. Ran is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ran
American and British speakers say ran in essentially the same way: /ræn/ in the US and /ræn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAN.
What does ran mean?
- simple past of run How to pronounce run
- simple past of rin How to pronounce rin
- Yarns coiled on a spun-yarn winch.
Words that rhyme with ran
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ran.
Questions about saying ran
How do you pronounce ran?
Say RAN. The American pronunciation is /ræn/. In British English it is /ræn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ran?
Ran is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAN.
Do Americans and Brits say ran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræn/ and the British form is /ræn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.