How to pronounce hagwon
Say it like HAG-wahn. Hagwon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAG).
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US American/ˈhæɡwɑn/HAG-wahn
UK British/ˈhæɡwɒn/HAG-won
- HAG
- wahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hagwon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hagwon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HAG-won.
What does hagwon mean?
noun
- A profit-making private school, common in South Korea.
Questions about saying hagwon
How do you pronounce hagwon?
Say HAG-wahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæɡwɑn/. In British English it is /ˈhæɡwɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hagwon?
Hagwon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAG). Broken into parts: HAG · wahn.
Is hagwon 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 /ˈhæɡwɒn/ (HAG-won).