Alan
pronunciation
How to pronounce Alan in British English:
UK ['ælən]
How to pronounce Alan in American English:
US [ 'ælən]
Word Origin
- Alan
- masc. proper name, 1066, from Old Breton Alan, name of a popular Welsh and Breton saint; brought to England by the large contingent of Bretons who fought alongside William the Conqueror.
Example
- 1. In a conference call thursday , bill ford blurted out , " I love alan . "
- 2. That 's alan jacobs with whom I heartily agree .
- 3. Cried alan , overwhelmed with joy .
- 4. Cried alan , very much horrified .
- 5. My husband alan and I farm .