Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

makan

/ˈmɑkɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.15 in modern English

Syllables
makan
IPA
/ˈmɑkɑn/
11
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To eat.

noun

Food.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Malay makan. Doublet of kai.

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce makan?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑkɑn/.
What does makan mean?
To eat.
Where does makan come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Malay makan. Doublet of kai.

How to pronounce makan

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “makan”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈmɑkɑn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “makan” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.