How to Pronounce Pecan

To pronounce "pecan", say PEC-an — 2 syllables, IPA /piːˈkæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/piːˈkæn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pecan”

"pecan" has 2 syllables: pec-an. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does pecan mean?

noun

  1. A deciduous tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the central and southern United States, having deeply furrowed bark, pinnately compound leaves, and edible nuts.
  2. A smooth, thin-shelled, edible oval nut of this tree.

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Words that rhyme with pecan

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paragonliaisondeadpanautomatonfawnlexiconspanphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygone

Related words

walnutnutshellerspeccanpaccanhickorypekaun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pecan"?▾

"Pecan" has 2 syllables: pec · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "pecan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pecan" is /piːˈkæn/.

What does "pecan" mean?▾

Pecan: A deciduous tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the central and southern United States, having deeply furrowed bark, pinnately compound leaves, and edible nuts.

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