Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-tan

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.01 in modern English

Syllables
-tan
IPA
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Synonym of -chan.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese たん (-tan).

Synonyms

Questions

What does -tan mean?
Synonym of -chan.
Where does -tan come from?
Borrowed from Japanese たん (-tan).

How to pronounce -tan

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