How to Pronounce "wakan"
word
ˈwɑːkən
WAA-kuhn
ˈwækən
WAK-uhn
Definition
'Wakan' is a Lakota word meaning sacred, holy, or spiritual, especially within the traditions and worldview of the Lakota (Sioux) people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑːkən
British English
ˈwækən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAA-kuhn
UK
WAK-uhn
Listen in Context
Many Lakota ceremonies are considered wakan.
The elders talk about the wakan power in nature.
The word wakan means 'sacred' in Lakota.
He described the mountain as a place of wakan energy and peace.