To pronounce "alan", say AL-an — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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AL-an
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"alan" has 2 syllables: al-an. It rhymes with balun and chalon, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: allan, allen — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Alan" has 2 syllables: al · an.
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