Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gean

/ɡiːn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.33 in modern English

Syllables
gean
IPA
/ɡiːn/
5
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle French guine (modern French guigne).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ɡiːn/

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Questions

How do you pronounce gean?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɡiːn/.
What does gean mean?
A wild cherry tree, Prunus avium, native to Europe and western Asia or its small, dark fruit.
Where does gean come from?
It is traced to Middle French.

How to pronounce gean

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɡiːn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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