How to pronounce Gabon
Say it like guh-BAHN. Gabon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHN).
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- guh
- BAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Gabon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: guh-BON.
What does Gabon mean?
- A country in Central Africa. Official name: Gabonese Republic. Capital: Libreville.
Where does Gabon come from?
From Portuguese gabão (“cloak”), referring to the Komo estuary.
Words that rhyme with Gabon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Gabon.
Questions about saying Gabon
How do you pronounce Gabon?
Say guh-BAHN. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈbɑn/. In British English it is /ɡəˈbɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gabon?
Gabon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHN). Broken into parts: guh · BAHN.
Is Gabon 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 /ɡəˈbɒn/ (guh-BON).