How to pronounce carignan
Say it like KAR-ig-nun. Carignan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ig
- nun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carignan 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 "a" in cat.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carignan
American and British speakers say carignan in essentially the same way: /ˈkærɪɡnən/ in the US and /ˈkærɪɡnən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ig-nun.
What does carignan mean?
- A grape variety, originally from the Cariñena district of Spain but widely grown in France
- The red wine made from this type of grape
Questions about saying carignan
How do you pronounce carignan?
Say KAR-ig-nun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærɪɡnən/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪɡnən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carignan?
Carignan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ig · nun.
Do Americans and Brits say carignan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærɪɡnən/ and the British form is /ˈkærɪɡnən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.