How to pronounce “pecan”

puh-KAHN

IPA
/pəˈkɑn/
Syllables
2
Stress
Syllable 2

Also said: PEE-kahn, pih-KAN

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pih-KAHN and PEE-kan are both common, often by region.

Say it as puh-KAHN, in 2 syllables, putting the stress on syllable 2 (the one in capitals).

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