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Follow with a short 'a' sound, like in 'cat'.
End with an 'n' sound, as in 'no'.
spun (span)
spain (span)
spa (span)
Start with an 's' sound, similar to 'see'.
Follow with a short 'a' sound, as in 'cat'.
End with an 'n' sound, like in 'no'.
spun (span)
spain (span)
spa (span)
No, 'span' is a single syllable word.
Open your mouth slightly and lower your jaw for 'a' as in 'cat'.
End with a nasal 'n' sound.
The full extent of something from end to end.
/ˈspænər/
A tool used to grip and turn objects
/ˈspæniəl/
A type of dog
/spænd/
Past tense of 'span'
Spanner has two syllables; stress on 'spa'.
Spaniel has two syllables; stress on 'spa'.
Spanned has a similar sound but is past tense.
When speaking quickly, connect sounds smoothly between 's' and 'a'.
Practice the nasal 'n' by saying 'noon' repeatedly.
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