How to pronounce cabochon
Say it like kab-uh-SHAHN. Cabochon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHAHN).
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- kab
- uh
- SHAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabochon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cabochon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kab-uh-SHON.
What does cabochon mean?
- A precious stone which has only been polished, not cut into facets.
Where does cabochon come from?
Borrowed from French cabochon, diminutive form of caboche (“head”), from Old French caboce, from Latin caput (“head”).
Words that rhyme with cabochon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cabochon.
Questions about saying cabochon
How do you pronounce cabochon?
Say kab-uh-SHAHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæbəˈʃɑn/. In British English it is /ˌkæbəˈʃɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabochon?
Cabochon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHAHN). Broken into parts: kab · uh · SHAHN.
Is cabochon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkæbəˈʃɒn/ (kab-uh-SHON).