How to pronounce garn
Say it like GARN. Garn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡɑrn/GARN
UK British/ɡɑːn/GAHN
- GARN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garn pronunciation, sound by sound
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- GARNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of garn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAHN.
What does garn mean?
interjection
- A response that expresses disbelief or mockery.
Words that rhyme with garn
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Questions about saying garn
How do you pronounce garn?
Say GARN. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑrn/. In British English it is /ɡɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garn?
Garn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GARN.
Is garn 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 /ɡɑːn/ (GAHN).