How to pronounce guidon
Say it like GHY-dun. Guidon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY).
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- GHY
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guidon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guidon
American and British speakers say guidon in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaɪdən/ in the US and /ˈɡaɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHY-dun.
What does guidon mean?
- A small pennant or banner carried by infantry soldiers to direct troop movement.
- A soldier assigned to carry such a banner.
Where does guidon come from?
From French guidon, from Italian guidone.
Words that rhyme with guidon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guidon.
Questions about saying guidon
How do you pronounce guidon?
Say GHY-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈɡaɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guidon?
Guidon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY). Broken into parts: GHY · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say guidon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈɡaɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.