How to pronounce baragouin
Say it like BAR-uh-gwan. Baragouin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- uh
- gwan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baragouin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gwanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of baragouin
American and British speakers say baragouin in essentially the same way: /ˈbærəɡwæn/ in the US and /ˈbærəɡwæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-uh-gwa.
What does baragouin mean?
- A pidgin.
- Unintelligible speech; gibberish, jargon.
Where does baragouin come from?
Borrowed from French baragouin (“unintelligible speech or writing”).
Questions about saying baragouin
How do you pronounce baragouin?
Say BAR-uh-gwan. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærəɡwæn/. In British English it is /ˈbærəɡwæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baragouin?
Baragouin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uh · gwan.
Do Americans and Brits say baragouin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærəɡwæn/ and the British form is /ˈbærəɡwæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.