How to Pronounce Nans

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

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What does nans 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. A type of round, flat bread baked in a tandoor popular in South and Central Asian cuisine.

Antonyms

grandchildgranddaughtergrandsongrandfather

Related words

nannygrannynanababysittergrangrandmagrandmothermale

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nans"?▾

"Nans" has one syllable.

What does "nans" mean?▾

Nans: A mother of someone's parent.

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