How to Pronounce Pecans

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

PEC-ans

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💡 Tip for remembering “pecans”

"pecans" has 2 syllables: pec-ans. It rhymes with sans and glans, if that helps it stick.

What does pecans 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.

Words that rhyme with pecans

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sansglanstransconsplansbonzeechelonsbronzefronsfansiconsmagnes

Related words

ballskernelsnutswalnutspeachesberriesalmonds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pecans"?▾

"Pecans" has 2 syllables: pec · ans.

What does "pecans" mean?▾

Pecans: 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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