How to pronounce gonfanon
Say it like GON-fuh-non. Gonfanon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON).
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- GON
- fuh
- non
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonfanon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gonfanon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GON-fuh-non.
What does gonfanon mean?
- Alternative form of gonfalon.
- A banner with three "tails", typically with the middle one longer than the others, and three loops at the top representing where it would have been attached to a pole.
Where does gonfanon come from?
From Old French gonfanon.
Questions about saying gonfanon
How do you pronounce gonfanon?
Say GON-fuh-non. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑnfəˌnɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒnfəˌnɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonfanon?
Gonfanon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON). Broken into parts: GON · fuh · non.
Is gonfanon 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 /ˈɡɒnfəˌnɒn/ (GON-fuh-non).