How to pronounce cardon
Say it like kar-DAWN. Cardon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAWN).
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US American/kɑrˈdɔn/kar-DAWN
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- kar
- DAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does cardon mean?
noun
- Any of several large columnar cacti mostly of the genus Cereus.
Where does cardon come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cardón, from from Late Latin cardōnem, from Latin cardus, alternative form of carduus (“thistle”).
Words that rhyme with cardon
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Questions about saying cardon
How do you pronounce cardon?
Say kar-DAWN. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈdɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardon?
Cardon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAWN). Broken into parts: kar · DAWN.