Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce nyan?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnjɑːn/.
What does nyan mean?
The cry of a cat; meow, miaow.
Where does nyan come from?
From the Japanese onomatopoeia にゃん (nyan).

How to pronounce nyan

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