English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fan Pronunciation
Fan is pronounced FAN, IPA /ˈfæn/.
FAN
US /ˈfæn/ · UK /ˈfæn/
Syllables: FAN (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A device or handheld object that moves air, or a keen supporter of a person, team or thing.
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Fan in a Sentence
- Turn the fan on, it is stifling in here.
- She has been a fan of the club since she was six.
- He used the programme to fan himself during the interval.
Common Mispronunciations of Fan
Not FEN
The vowel is the flat a of cat, made with the mouth wide and the tongue low. Speakers whose first language lacks that vowel often land on the e of pen instead.
Not VAN
The f is voiceless, so the vocal cords stay still. Adding voice at the start gives van.
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