How to Pronounce Paisan

To pronounce "paisan", say PAIS-an — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PAIS-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “paisan”

"paisan" has 2 syllables: pais-an. It rhymes with fausen, if that helps it stick.

What does paisan mean?

noun

  1. (Alternate spelling of paesano, from Neapolitan language "paisano," often shortened to "paisan" or "paesan") among Italian Americans and Americans of Italian descent, a fellow Italian or Italian-American; a fellow ethnic Italian.
  2. A native, especially a native of California of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry.

Words that rhyme with paisan

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fausen

Related words

paesanopaisanopaisanapavianpavanmestinopavinhispano

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paisan"?▾

"Paisan" has 2 syllables: pais · an.

What does "paisan" mean?▾

Paisan: (Alternate spelling of paesano, from Neapolitan language "paisano," often shortened to "paisan" or "paesan") among Italian Americans and Americans of Italian descent, a fellow Italian or Italian-American; a fellow ethnic Italian.

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