How to Pronounce "franciscan"
word
fɹænˈsɪskən
fran-SIS-kuhn
frænˈsɪskən
fran-SIS-kuhn
Definition
A Franciscan is a member of a religious group (the Franciscan order) in the Catholic Church, founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. The word can also describe things related to this order.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɹænˈsɪskən
British English
frænˈsɪskən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fran-SIS-kuhn
UK
fran-SIS-kuhn
Listen in Context
My uncle is a Franciscan monk.
The Franciscan order helps poor people.
There is a Franciscan church in the city.
She studied the Franciscan philosophy in college.