How to Pronounce Nan

To pronounce "nan", say NAN — one syllable, IPA /næn/. 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

/næn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nan”

"nan" 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: gnann — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nan mean?

noun

  1. A mother of someone's parent.
  2. A female ancestor or progenitor.

noun

  1. A girl or an unmarried young woman; maiden.
  2. A female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant).

noun

  1. An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.

Synonyms

friend of Dorothyomi-palonemama's boypansysissy

Antonyms

grandchildgranddaughtergrandsongrandfather

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Words that rhyme with nan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

nannygrannynanababysittergrangrandmagrandmothermale

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nan"?▾

"Nan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nan" is /næn/.

What does "nan" mean?▾

Nan: A mother of someone's parent.

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