How to pronounce firgun
Say it like FEER-goon. Firgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER).
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US American/ˈfɪrɡun/FEER-goon
UK British/ˈfɪəɡuːn/FEER-goon
- FEER
- goon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firgun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- goonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of firgun
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-goon.
What does firgun mean?
noun
- Genuine delight or pride in another person's achievement or in something good that has happened or may happen to another person.
Questions about saying firgun
How do you pronounce firgun?
Say FEER-goon. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrɡun/. In British English it is /ˈfɪəɡuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firgun?
Firgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER). Broken into parts: FEER · goon.
Is firgun pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪəɡuːn/ (FEER-goon).