How to Pronounce Khan

To pronounce "khan", say KHAN — one syllable, IPA /kɑːn/. 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

/kɑːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “khan”

"khan" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: con, kon, caan, caen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does khan mean?

noun

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

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Words that rhyme with khan

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

caravansarycaravanseraigenghisaghadeendiujaninn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "khan"?▾

"Khan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "khan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "khan" is /kɑːn/.

What does "khan" mean?▾

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

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