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How to pronounce “tan”

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Pronunciation guide for tan

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tan with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Want to Succeed in Business? Find a Problem to SolveAnthony Tan: Well, first of all, I'm squirming.
Definition summary
A light, brown-like colour.

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How to pronounce tan

Want to Succeed in Business? Find a Problem to Solve

Anthony Tan: Well, first of all, I'm squirming.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tan”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A light, brown-like colour.
  • A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
  • The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
  • [Adjective]
  • Yellowish-brown.
  • Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
  • (transitive) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid.
  • (transitive, stative) To work as a tanner.
  • (transitive, informal) To spank or beat.

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