How to pronounce Abidjan
Say it like ab-ih-JAHN. Abidjan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JAHN).
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US American/ˌæbɪˈdʒɑn/ab-ih-JAHN
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- ab
- ih
- JAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abidjan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Abidjan mean?
proper noun
- The de facto capital and largest city of Ivory Coast.
Where does Abidjan come from?
From the Ebrié expression min-chan m'bidjan (literally “I just cut the leaves”).
Words that rhyme with Abidjan
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Questions about saying Abidjan
How do you pronounce Abidjan?
Say ab-ih-JAHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbɪˈdʒɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Abidjan?
Abidjan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JAHN). Broken into parts: ab · ih · JAHN.