How to Pronounce Paean

To pronounce "paean", say PAEAN — one syllable, IPA /ˈpiː.ən/. 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

/ˈpiː.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paean”

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

Sounds exactly like: peon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does paean mean?

noun

  1. A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.
  2. (by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.

verb

  1. To sing a paean; to praise.

Synonyms

encomiumhymnpraisetribute

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Words that rhyme with paean

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plebeianpeontweensteanpheongleenfleenbooleanwheenskreenstreen

Related words

panegyricencomiumeulogypeanodepraisepaeanismpeanism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paean"?▾

"Paean" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "paean"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paean" is /ˈpiː.ən/.

What does "paean" mean?▾

Paean: A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.

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