How to pronounce badigeon
Say it like buh-DIJ-un. Badigeon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIJ).
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- buh
- DIJ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Badigeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of badigeon
American and British speakers say badigeon in essentially the same way: /bəˈdɪdʒən/ in the US and /bəˈdɪdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-DIJ-un.
What does badigeon mean?
- A cement or paste (often made with plaster and freestone, or of sawdust and glue or lime) used by sculptors and builders to fill holes, cover defects, or finish a surface.
Where does badigeon come from?
Borrowed from French badigeon.
Words that rhyme with badigeon
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Questions about saying badigeon
How do you pronounce badigeon?
Say buh-DIJ-un. The American pronunciation is /bəˈdɪdʒən/. In British English it is /bəˈdɪdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in badigeon?
Badigeon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIJ). Broken into parts: buh · DIJ · un.
Do Americans and Brits say badigeon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈdɪdʒən/ and the British form is /bəˈdɪdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.