How to pronounce champignon
Say it like sham-PIN-yun. Champignon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN).
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- sham
- PIN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Champignon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of champignon
American and British speakers say champignon in essentially the same way: /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ in the US and /tʃæmˈpɪnjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: cham-PIN-yun.
What does champignon mean?
- Any mushroom of the genus Agaricus.
- Agaricus bisporus, a species of mushroom commonly used in cooking.
Where does champignon come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French champignon.
Words that rhyme with champignon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of champignon.
Questions about saying champignon
How do you pronounce champignon?
Say sham-PIN-yun. The American pronunciation is /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/. In British English it is /tʃæmˈpɪnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in champignon?
Champignon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN). Broken into parts: sham · PIN · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say champignon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ and the British form is /tʃæmˈpɪnjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.