How to Pronounce Moan

To pronounce "moan", say MOAN — one syllable, IPA /məʊn/. 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

/məʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “moan”

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

Sounds exactly like: mon, moen, mone — easy to mix up when writing.

What does moan mean?

noun

  1. A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure

verb

  1. To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn.
  2. To grieve.

Words that rhyme with moan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritonemonotone

Related words

groansoughgripecomplainbewailbemoanlamentationlament

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moan"?▾

"Moan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "moan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "moan" is /məʊn/.

What does "moan" mean?▾

Moan: A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure

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