How to pronounce van
noun A vehicle used to carry goods or several people.
Written sound guide
VAN
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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01VANOne beat
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van or fan?
noun
van
VANA vehicle used to carry goods or several people.
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“The delivery van is outside.”Your turn
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Say van slowly. Keep the sounds in one beat.
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Use the same lip position as f but switch your voice on for v. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
