How to pronounce guerdon
Say it like GUR-dun. Guerdon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guerdon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guerdon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUH-dun.
What does guerdon mean?
- A reward, prize or recompense for a service; an accolade.
- To give such a reward to.
Where does guerdon come from?
From Middle English guerdon, guerdoun, gardone, from Old French guerdon, guerredon, guarredon, werdon, from Medieval Latin widerdōnum, alteration of widerlōnum, from West Germanic (whence Old High German widarlōn, Old English wiþerlēan), li
Words that rhyme with guerdon
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Questions about saying guerdon
How do you pronounce guerdon?
Say GUR-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝdən/. In British English it is /ˈɡədən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guerdon?
Guerdon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · dun.
Is guerdon 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 /ˈɡədən/ (GUH-dun).