Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

luan

/ˈlu(w)ɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.16 in modern English

Syllables
lu-an
IPA
/ˈlu(w)ɑn/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of lauan.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A surname from Mandarin.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin 欒 /栾 (Luán).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlu(w)ɑn/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Homonyms

Questions

How do you pronounce luan?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlu(w)ɑn/.
What does luan mean?
Alternative spelling of lauan.
Where does luan come from?
Borrowed from Mandarin 欒 /栾 (Luán).

How to pronounce luan

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “luan”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈlu(w)ɑn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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