How to pronounce jacobin
Say it like JAK-uh-bun. Jacobin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- uh
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacobin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jacobin
American and British speakers say jacobin in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒækəbən/ in the US and /ˈdʒækəbən/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-uh-bun.
What does jacobin mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Jacobin.
- A domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) with reversed feathers on its neck.
- Any hummingbird of the genus Florisuga.
Where does jacobin come from?
From Jacobin, q.v. In reference to birds, via French jacobine, from a supposed resemblance to the Dominicans' formerly standard hood or coloring.
Questions about saying jacobin
How do you pronounce jacobin?
Say JAK-uh-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækəbən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækəbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jacobin?
Jacobin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · uh · bun.
Do Americans and Brits say jacobin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒækəbən/ and the British form is /ˈdʒækəbən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.