How to pronounce cardigans
Say it like KAR-dih-gunz. Cardigans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- dih
- gunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardigans 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.
- gunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cardigans
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-dih-gunz.
What does cardigans mean?
- plural of cardigan How to pronounce cardigan
Questions about saying cardigans
How do you pronounce cardigans?
Say KAR-dih-gunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdɪɡənz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdɪɡənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardigans?
Cardigans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dih · gunz.
Is cardigans 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 /ˈkɑːdɪɡənz/ (KAH-dih-gunz).