How to Pronounce Cyan

To pronounce "cyan", say CYAN — one syllable, IPA /ˈsaɪ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsaɪ.ən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cyan”

"cyan" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.

What does cyan mean?

noun

  1. A vibrant pale greenish-blue colour between blue and green in the visible spectrum; the complementary colour of red; the colour obtained by subtracting red from white light.

adjective

  1. Of the colour cyan.

Words that rhyme with cyan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

magentaaquaprakashchandcyanophilecyanincyanolcyanole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cyan"?▾

"Cyan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cyan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cyan" is /ˈsaɪ.ən/.

What does "cyan" mean?▾

Cyan: A vibrant pale greenish-blue colour between blue and green in the visible spectrum; the complementary colour of red; the colour obtained by subtracting red from white light.

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