How to Pronounce Flan

To pronounce "flan", say FLAN — one syllable, IPA /flæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/flæn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flan”

"flan" 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: flann — easy to mix up when writing.

What does flan mean?

noun

  1. Baked tart with sweet or savoury filling in an open-topped pastry case. (Compare quiche.)
  2. (Belize) A dessert of congealed custard, often topped with caramel, especially popular in Spanish-speaking countries.

Synonyms

crème caramel

Words that rhyme with flan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

custardcheesecrockbunksidenothingrealcuw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flan"?▾

"Flan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flan" is /flæn/.

What does "flan" mean?▾

Flan: Baked tart with sweet or savoury filling in an open-topped pastry case. (Compare quiche.)

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