How to pronounce cardigan
Say it like KAR-dih-gun. Cardigan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- dih
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardigan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cardigan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-dih-gun.
What does cardigan mean?
- A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.
Where does cardigan come from?
Named after British military commander James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797–1868).
Questions about saying cardigan
How do you pronounce cardigan?
Say KAR-dih-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdɪɡən/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardigan?
Cardigan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dih · gun.
Is cardigan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ (KAH-dih-gun).