How to pronounce "plan"

plan

Noun
American
/plæn/

Syllable Breakdown

plan

How natives say plan

British
/plæn/

Syllable Breakdown

plan

How natives say plan

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'p' sound, pressing both lips together.

  • Move to the 'l' sound by touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth.

  • End with the 'æn' sound, opening your mouth slightly wider with a nasal vowel.

Common Mistakes

  • plun (plan)

  • plen (plan)

  • plaen (plan)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'p' sound, pressing both lips together.

  • Move to the 'l' sound by touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth.

  • End with the 'æn' sound, opening your mouth slightly wider with a nasal vowel.

common mistakes

  • plun (plan)

  • plen (plan)

  • plaen (plan)

FAQ

Is the 'a' sound longer?

No, it matches the short 'æ' vowel as in 'cat.'

Do I need to pronounce the 'n' sound clearly?

Yes, the 'n' sound should be nasal and clear.

Is 'plan' one syllable?

Yes, it is a single-syllable word.

Definition

plan

A detailed idea or proposal for doing or achieving something.

Word Family

planner

/ˈplænər/

noun

A person who makes plans.

Example: She is a great planner.

planning

/ˈplænɪŋ/

noun

The process of making plans.

Example: Planning is important.

planned

/plænd/

adjective

Something arranged or intended before it happens.

Example: The event was well planned.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Planner's second syllable adds 'ər'.

Planning changes the ending to 'ɪŋ'.

Planned adds a 'd' sound at the end.

Pro Tips

Practice Nasal Ending

Ensure the 'n' sound is slightly nasal by allowing air to escape through your nose.

Articulate 'p' and 'l' Sounds

The 'p' should be a quick release of breath and the 'l' requires tongue placement.

Nearby Words

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/əˈmɛnd/

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attend

/əˈtɛnd/

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/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

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/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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