American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'than' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "than" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "than"

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Simple pronunciation
thaan
IPA transcription
/ðæn/
Word frequency
88th

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What does "than" mean?

  1. used for comparisons, for example 'bigger than'

Examples of "than" in a sentence

  • She is taller than her brother.
  • I would rather walk than run.
  • She loves pizza more than sushi.

How common is "than"?

Than is the 88th most common word in English.

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