How to pronounce jargoon
Say it like jar-GOON. Jargoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOON).
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- jar
- GOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jargoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jargoon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jah-GOON.
What does jargoon mean?
- A variety of zircon.
- A fake ring or other jewelry sold as genuine.
Words that rhyme with jargoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jargoon.
Questions about saying jargoon
How do you pronounce jargoon?
Say jar-GOON. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑrˈɡun/. In British English it is /dʒɑːˈɡuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jargoon?
Jargoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOON). Broken into parts: jar · GOON.
Is jargoon 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 /dʒɑːˈɡuːn/ (jah-GOON).