How to pronounce chignon
Say it like shih-NYON. Chignon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYON).
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- shih
- NYON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chignon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chignon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: shih-NYON.
What does chignon mean?
- A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.
- A temporary swelling on a neonate's head after a ventouse-assisted delivery.
Where does chignon come from?
Borrowed from French chignon circa 1780, when the hairstyle was in fashion.
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Words that rhyme with chignon
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Questions about saying chignon
How do you pronounce chignon?
Say shih-NYON. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪˈnjɑn/. In British English it is /ʃɪˈnjɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chignon?
Chignon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYON). Broken into parts: shih · NYON.
Is chignon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃɪˈnjɒn/ (shih-NYON).