How to pronounce than
than
/ðæn/
1 syllable
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There is a second pronunciation: /ðən/.
What to watch for
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Than, sound by sound
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /æ/as in cat | Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
Gold is more precious than any other metal.
Words that rhyme with than
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce than?
Than is pronounced /ðæn/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ðən/, is also used.
How many syllables are in than?
Than has 1 syllable.
What rhymes with than?
cyan, spokane, bhutan, diane, flan.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in than?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.