Gilan (Region in Iran):
* IPA: /ɡɪˈlɑːn/
* English approximation: "gee-LAHN"
Gilan (Surname):
* IPA: /ˈɡɪlən/
* English approximation: "GILL-un"
The difference lies in the stress and the vowel sound in the second syllable. The region's name has a longer, more drawn-out "ah" sound, while the surname has a short, sharper "uh" sound.