How to Pronounce "wan"
word
/ˈwɑn/
WAHN
/wˈæn/
WAN
Definition
Looking pale or sick, often because of tiredness, illness, or shock. Also means looking weak or lacking color and energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɑn/
British English
/wˈæn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHN
UK
WAN
Listen in Context
Her face looked wan after the long illness.
He gave me a wan smile.
The child was wan and tired after staying up all night.
She managed a wan laugh, trying to hide her sadness.