How to pronounce habergeon
Say it like HAB-er-jun. Habergeon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce habergeon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HAB
- er
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habergeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of habergeon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAB-uh-jun.
What does habergeon mean?
- A hauberk, any coat of mail, less commonly even a coat of scale armor.
Where does habergeon come from?
From Middle English hauberjoun, from Old French hauberjon, haubergeon, from Early Medieval Latin (h)alsbergum.
Questions about saying habergeon
How do you pronounce habergeon?
Say HAB-er-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæbɚdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈhæbədʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habergeon?
Habergeon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB). Broken into parts: HAB · er · jun.
Is habergeon 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 /ˈhæbədʒən/ (HAB-uh-jun).