How to Pronounce Roan

To pronounce "roan", say ROAN — one syllable, IPA /ɹəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɹəʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “roan”

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

Sounds exactly like: rhone, roane, roen, rone — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roan mean?

noun

  1. An animal such as a horse that has a coat of a dark base color with individual white hairs mixed in.
  2. The color of such an animal.

adjective

  1. Especially of a horse, having a coat of a dark base color with individual white hairs mixed in
  2. Made of the leather called roan.

    “roan binding”

Words that rhyme with roan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roan"?▾

"Roan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roan" is /ɹəʊn/.

What does "roan" mean?▾

Roan: An animal such as a horse that has a coat of a dark base color with individual white hairs mixed in.

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