How to Pronounce Paeans

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

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PAEANS

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💡 Tip for remembering “paeans”

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

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

What does paeans 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

Words that rhyme with paeans

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plebeianspeonseuropeanshomosapienstennesseanseonskoreansmeehanssofians

Related words

panegyricencomiumeulogypeanodespanegyricsdiatribesencomia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paeans"?▾

"Paeans" has one syllable.

What does "paeans" mean?▾

Paeans: 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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