How to Pronounce Pan

To pronounce "pan", say PAN — one syllable, IPA /pæn/. 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

/pæn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pan”

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

What does pan mean?

noun

  1. A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking.
  2. The contents of such a receptacle.

verb

  1. To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).
  2. To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to criticise severely.

noun

  1. Meanings relating to a wind instrument.
  2. Meanings relating to a hollow conduit.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with pan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantranscan

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pan"?▾

"Pan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pan" is /pæn/.

What does "pan" mean?▾

Pan: A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking.

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