How to Pronounce "pecan"
word
ˈpiˌkɑn/, /pəˈkɑn/, /pɪˈkæn
pee-KAHN, puh-KAHN, pi-KAN
pɪkˈɑːn
pik-AHN
Definition
A pecan is an oval-shaped nut from the pecan tree, commonly used in desserts and baking, especially in the United States.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpiˌkɑn/, /pəˈkɑn/, /pɪˈkæn
British English
pɪkˈɑːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pee-KAHN, puh-KAHN, pi-KAN
UK
pik-AHN
Listen in Context
I like eating pecan nuts as a snack.
A pecan is a type of nut.
My grandmother made a pecan pie for dessert.
Have you ever tasted a pecan pie at Thanksgiving?