How to pronounce goudron
Say it like goo-DRON. Goudron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRON).
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- goo
- DRON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goudron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of goudron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: goo-DRON.
What does goudron mean?
- Tar, especially boiled tar.
Where does goudron come from?
Borrowed from French goudron (“tar”).
Words that rhyme with goudron
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Questions about saying goudron
How do you pronounce goudron?
Say goo-DRON. The American pronunciation is /ɡuˈdrɑn/. In British English it is /ɡuːˈdrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goudron?
Goudron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRON). Broken into parts: goo · DRON.
Is goudron 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 /ɡuːˈdrɒn/ (goo-DRON).