How to Pronounce "Pecan"

Pecan is pronounced pɪˈkɑːn. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Pecan is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is pɪˈkɑːn.

Medium

IPA pɪˈkɑːn

Syllables: pe·can

What does "Pecan" mean?

noun

A smooth brown nut with a rich buttery flavor, produced by a tree native to North America.

Example: "I made a delicious pie filled with pecan and chocolate."

From French pacane, from Algonquian pakani, meaning nut requiring a stone to crack.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'PIH' like 'pit' but with a short 'I' sound. Then say 'KAHN' with a long 'A' like in 'car'. Put more emphasis on 'KAHN'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people incorrectly pronounce it as 'PEE-can', emphasizing the first syllable instead of the second, which changes the sound.

💬 Example

I made a delicious pie filled with pecan and chocolate.

Pecan is pronounced pɪˈkɑːn. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Pecan is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is pɪˈkɑːn.