Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aran

/ˈæɹən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.48 in modern English

Syllables
aran
IPA
/ˈæɹən/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An archipelago off the west coast of Ireland, also called the Arans or the Aran Islands.

name

The barony which contains these islands.

noun

A medium weight of yarn.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish Árainn.

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Questions

How do you pronounce aran?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæɹən/.
What does aran mean?
An archipelago off the west coast of Ireland, also called the Arans or the Aran Islands.
Where does aran come from?
Borrowed from Irish Árainn.

How to pronounce aran

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