How to Pronounce "scan"

word

/ˈskæn/

skan

/skˈæn/

skan

Definition

To look at something quickly and carefully to find specific information, or to copy a document or image into a computer using a scanner. It can also mean to check something electronically, such as a barcode or a system.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈskæn/

British English

/skˈæn/

Simplified Pronunciation

skan

Listen in Context

Please scan this paper and email it to me.

She scanned the menu before ordering.

The cashier scanned the barcode.

I just scanned the report, but the numbers look wrong.