How to pronounce Sian
Say it like see-AHN. Sian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHN).
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US American/ˌsiˈɑn/see-AHN
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- see
- AHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Sian mean?
noun
- a city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC
Where does Sian come from?
From Hokkien 𤺪 (siān).
Words that rhyme with Sian
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Questions about saying Sian
How do you pronounce Sian?
Say see-AHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌsiˈɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sian?
Sian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHN). Broken into parts: see · AHN.