How to pronounce Dijon
Say it like DEE-zhon. Dijon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- zhon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dijon 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.
- zhonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Dijon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEE-jon.
Other ways to say Dijon
Dijon also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dee-ZHOHN /diˈʒoʊn/
What does Dijon mean?
- an industrial city in eastern France to the north of Lyons
Questions about saying Dijon
How do you pronounce Dijon?
Say DEE-zhon. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiˌʒɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdiːdʒɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dijon?
Dijon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · zhon.
Is Dijon 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 /ˈdiːdʒɒn/ (DEE-jon).