To pronounce "dan", say DAN — one syllable, IPA /dæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dan" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: dahn, dann — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Dan" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "dan" is /dæn/.
Dan: A title of honour similar to "master" or "father", used of historical and legendary figures of the past.
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