How to pronounce garcon
Say it like gar-SOHN. Garcon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOHN).
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- gar
- SOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garcon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- garGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of garcon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gah-SOHN.
What does garcon mean?
- Alternative spelling of garçon.
Words that rhyme with garcon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of garcon.
Questions about saying garcon
How do you pronounce garcon?
Say gar-SOHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɑrˈsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌɡɑːˈsəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garcon?
Garcon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOHN). Broken into parts: gar · SOHN.
Is garcon 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 /ˌɡɑːˈsəʊn/ (gah-SOHN).