How to pronounce afghan
Say it like AF-gan. Afghan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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- AF
- gan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afghan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ganGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of afghan
American and British speakers say afghan in essentially the same way: /ˈæfˌɡæn/ in the US and /ˈæfˌɡæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AF-gan.
What does afghan mean?
- a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
- a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
- an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
- of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
Questions about saying afghan
How do you pronounce afghan?
Say AF-gan. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfˌɡæn/. In British English it is /ˈæfˌɡæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afghan?
Afghan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · gan.
Do Americans and Brits say afghan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæfˌɡæn/ and the British form is /ˈæfˌɡæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.