How to pronounce Fagin
Say it like FAY-ghin. Fagin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- ghin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fagin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ghinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Fagin
American and British speakers say Fagin in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪɡɪn/ in the US and /ˈfeɪɡɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-ghin.
What does Fagin mean?
- A person who entices children into criminal activity, often teaching them how to conduct those crimes, and profits from their crimes in return for support.
Questions about saying Fagin
How do you pronounce Fagin?
Say FAY-ghin. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪɡɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪɡɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fagin?
Fagin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · ghin.
Do Americans and Brits say Fagin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪɡɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪɡɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.