How to pronounce cardoon
Say it like kar-DOON. Cardoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOON).
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- kar
- DOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardoon 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.
- DOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cardoon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-DOON.
What does cardoon mean?
- Any member of the species Cynara cardunculus of prickly perennial plants which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable, related to the artichoke.
Where does cardoon come from?
From Middle English cardoun, from Old French cardon, from Late Latin cardōnem, from Latin cardus, alternative form of carduus (“thistle”).
Words that rhyme with cardoon
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Questions about saying cardoon
How do you pronounce cardoon?
Say kar-DOON. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈdun/. In British English it is /kɑːˈduːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardoon?
Cardoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOON). Broken into parts: kar · DOON.
Is cardoon 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 /kɑːˈduːn/ (kah-DOON).