How to Pronounce "brainpan"
word
ˈbɹeɪnpan
BRAYN-pan
ˈbɹeɪnpan
BRAYN-pan
Definition
An old-fashioned or humorous word for the skull, especially the part that holds the brain. Sometimes used jokingly to mean 'head.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪnpan
British English
ˈbɹeɪnpan
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYN-pan
UK
BRAYN-pan
Listen in Context
He fell and hit his brainpan on the floor.
Wear a helmet to protect your brainpan.
The brainpan holds the brain inside.
Use your brainpan for thinking, not just for wearing hats!