How to pronounce sapan
Say it like suh-PAN. Sapan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN).
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- suh
- PAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sapan
American and British speakers say sapan in essentially the same way: /səˈpæn/ in the US and /səˈpæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PAN.
What does sapan mean?
- Wood of a timber tree of species Biancaea sappan (syn. Caesalpinia sappan) that also produces a red dye.
Where does sapan come from?
From Malay sepang.
Words that rhyme with sapan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapan.
Questions about saying sapan
How do you pronounce sapan?
Say suh-PAN. The American pronunciation is /səˈpæn/. In British English it is /səˈpæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapan?
Sapan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN). Broken into parts: suh · PAN.
Do Americans and Brits say sapan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈpæn/ and the British form is /səˈpæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.