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naan
noun
UK:
/nɑːn/
US:
/nɑːn/
A type of flatbread, often leavened, that is traditionally baked in a tandoor oven and is popular in South Asian cuisine.
I ordered naan with my curry.
We enjoyed the garlic naan with our tandoori chicken at the restaurant.
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What is the phonetic transcription of "naan" in English?
The phonetic transcription of "naan" is
/nɑːn/
in British English and
/nɑːn/
in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
How to use "naan" in sentences?
Example usage of "naan": "I ordered naan with my curry.". More examples on the page.