How to Pronounce Stan

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “stan”

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

Sounds exactly like: stann — easy to mix up when writing.

What does stan mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes derogatory) An extremely obsessive fan of a person, group, character, or creative work, particularly one whose fixation is unhealthy or intrusive.

    “IU stan; BTS stan; K-pop stan”

verb

  1. To act as a stan (for); to be an obsessive fan (of).

    “We stan a queen.”

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Words that rhyme with stan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stan"?▾

"Stan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stan" is /stæn/.

What does "stan" mean?▾

Stan: (sometimes derogatory) An extremely obsessive fan of a person, group, character, or creative work, particularly one whose fixation is unhealthy or intrusive.

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