How to pronounce slan
Say it like SLAN. Slan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of slan
American and British speakers say slan in essentially the same way: /slæn/ in the US and /slæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAN.
What does slan mean?
- A fan of science fiction.
Where does slan come from?
From Slan (1940) by A.
Words that rhyme with slan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slan.
Questions about saying slan
How do you pronounce slan?
Say SLAN. The American pronunciation is /slæn/. In British English it is /slæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slan?
Slan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLAN.
Do Americans and Brits say slan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slæn/ and the British form is /slæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.