How to pronounce halligan
Say it like HAL-ih-gun. Halligan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL).
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- HAL
- ih
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halligan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of halligan
American and British speakers say halligan in essentially the same way: /ˈhælɪɡən/ in the US and /ˈhælɪɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAL-ih-gun.
What does halligan mean?
- A tool, used mostly by firemen, to pry open buildings, manholes, wrecked cars, etc.
Where does halligan come from?
Ellipsis of Halligan bar.
Questions about saying halligan
How do you pronounce halligan?
Say HAL-ih-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhælɪɡən/. In British English it is /ˈhælɪɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halligan?
Halligan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL). Broken into parts: HAL · ih · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say halligan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhælɪɡən/ and the British form is /ˈhælɪɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.