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How to pronounce “nan

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Pronunciation guide for nan

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of nan with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Climate Change Isn't a Distant Threat -- It's Our Reality(Marshallese) Iakwe nan aolep.
Definition summary
(obsolete) Synonym of maid: a servant girl. [1599]

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How to pronounce nan

Climate Change Isn't a Distant Threat -- It's Our Reality

(Marshallese) Iakwe nan aolep.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “nan

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (obsolete) Synonym of maid: a servant girl. [1599]
  • (slang, obsolete) Synonym of nancy: an effeminate male homosexual. [1670]
  • (UK, endearing) Synonym of nursemaid. [1940]
  • (British, Ireland, Australia, Canada, endearing) Synonym of grandmother. [1955]

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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