How to Pronounce "span"
word
/ˈspæn/
span
/spˈæn/
span
Definition
'Span' means the full length of time something lasts, or the distance from one side to another. As a verb, it means to stretch across or cover a period or space.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspæn/
British English
/spˈæn/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The bridge spans the river.
Her career spanned twenty years.
A human's life span can vary.
My attention span is pretty short after lunch.