How to pronounce goujon
Say it like GOO-jon. Goujon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- jon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goujon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of goujon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOO-jon.
What does goujon mean?
- A mudcat (fish).
- A thin strip of food, usually fish or chicken.
Where does goujon come from?
Borrowed from French goujon (“gudgeon (fish)”).
Questions about saying goujon
How do you pronounce goujon?
Say GOO-jon. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡudʒɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːdʒɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goujon?
Goujon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · jon.
Is goujon 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 /ˈɡuːdʒɒn/ (GOO-jon).