How to pronounce degan
Say it like DEE-gun. Degan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of degan
American and British speakers say degan in essentially the same way: /ˈdiɡən/ in the US and /ˈdiːɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-gun.
What does degan mean?
- Alternative spelling of degen.
Questions about saying degan
How do you pronounce degan?
Say DEE-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiɡən/. In British English it is /ˈdiːɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degan?
Degan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say degan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiɡən/ and the British form is /ˈdiːɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.