How to Pronounce Taipan

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtʌɪpan/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “taipan”

"taipan" has 2 syllables: taip-an. It rhymes with misshapen and shapen, if that helps it stick.

What does taipan mean?

noun

  1. A foreign businessman in China; a tycoon.

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Words that rhyme with taipan

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misshapenshapentrapancapen

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taipan"?▾

"Taipan" has 2 syllables: taip · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "taipan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "taipan" is /ˈtʌɪpan/.

What does "taipan" mean?▾

Taipan: A foreign businessman in China; a tycoon.

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