How to pronounce Cajun
Say it like KAY-jun. Cajun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cajun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cajun
American and British speakers say Cajun in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪdʒən/ in the US and /ˈkeɪdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-jun.
What does Cajun mean?
- A member of the ethnic group descending from Acadia, primarily French-speaking Catholic and living in Southern Louisiana and Maine.
- Relating to the Cajun people or their culture.
- Of spicy food prepared in the style of the Cajun cuisine.
Words that rhyme with Cajun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cajun.
Questions about saying Cajun
How do you pronounce Cajun?
Say KAY-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cajun?
Cajun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · jun.
Do Americans and Brits say Cajun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪdʒən/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.