How to Pronounce Wan

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wan”

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

Sounds exactly like: wann, juan — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wan mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being wan; wanness.

adjective

  1. Pale, sickly-looking.
  2. Dim, faint.

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Words that rhyme with wan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

pallidweakpaleunanimatedcolourlesscolorlesssallowashy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wan"?▾

"Wan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wan" is /wɒn/.

What does "wan" mean?▾

Wan: The quality of being wan; wanness.

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