How to Pronounce Deadpan

To pronounce "deadpan", say DEADP-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛdpæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɛdpæn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deadpan”

"deadpan" has 2 syllables: deadp-an. It rhymes with span and divan, if that helps it stick.

What does deadpan mean?

noun

  1. A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.

verb

  1. To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.

adjective

  1. Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
  2. Having such a face or look.

    “The comedian remained deadpan.”

Synonyms

deadpan comedydeadpan humourpoker-faced

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Words that rhyme with deadpan

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Related words

impassiveexpressionlesspoker-faceduncommunicativeunexpressiveincommunicativedead-pandead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deadpan"?▾

"Deadpan" has 2 syllables: deadp · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "deadpan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deadpan" is /ˈdɛdpæn/.

What does "deadpan" mean?▾

Deadpan: A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.

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