To pronounce "dewan", say DEW-an — 2 syllables, IPA /dəˈwɑːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dəˈwɑːn/
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"dewan" has 2 syllables: dew-an. It rhymes with ruin and yewen, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dewan" has 2 syllables: dew · an.
The IPA transcription of "dewan" is /dəˈwɑːn/.
Dewan: A holder of any of various offices in various (usually Islamic) countries, usually some sort of councillor.
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