How to Pronounce Sedan

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/səˈdæn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sedan”

"sedan" has 2 syllables: sed-an. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.

What does sedan mean?

noun

  1. An enclosed windowed chair suitable for a single occupant, carried by at least two porters, in equal numbers in front and behind, using wooden rails that passed through metal brackets on the sides of the chair.
  2. An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space and luggage space.

Synonyms

saloonlittersedan chair

Words that rhyme with sedan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

palanquinbroughamcarautomobilevehiclesalonsaloonmezieres

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sedan"?▾

"Sedan" has 2 syllables: sed · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "sedan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sedan" is /səˈdæn/.

What does "sedan" mean?▾

Sedan: An enclosed windowed chair suitable for a single occupant, carried by at least two porters, in equal numbers in front and behind, using wooden rails that passed through metal brackets on the sides of the chair.

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