How to Pronounce Kan

To pronounce "kan", say KAN — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “kan”

"kan" 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: cann, caen, cahn, can — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kan mean?

noun

  1. A ruler over various Turkish, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
  2. An Ottoman sultan.

noun

  1. A caravanserai; a resting-place for a travelling caravan.

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Words that rhyme with kan

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deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kan"?▾

"Kan" has one syllable.

What does "kan" mean?▾

Kan: A ruler over various Turkish, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

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