How to pronounce gangion
Say it like GAN-jee-un. Gangion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN).
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- GAN
- jee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gangion
American and British speakers say gangion in essentially the same way: /ˈɡændʒiən/ in the US and /ˈɡændʒiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAN-jee-un.
What does gangion mean?
- A short line attached to a trawl.
Where does gangion come from?
Probably an alteration of ganging (“fishing leader for attaching a hook to a line”).
Questions about saying gangion
How do you pronounce gangion?
Say GAN-jee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡændʒiən/. In British English it is /ˈɡændʒiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangion?
Gangion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN). Broken into parts: GAN · jee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say gangion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡændʒiən/ and the British form is /ˈɡændʒiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.