How to pronounce korrigan
Say it like KAR-ih-gun. Korrigan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ih
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Korrigan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 korrigan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOR-ih-gun.
What does korrigan mean?
- A long-haired nocturnal and often malevolent Breton fairy princess; such creatures considered collectively.
Where does korrigan come from?
Borrowed from Breton korrigan, from korr (“dwarf”) + -ig (diminutive suffix) + -an (hypocoristic suffix).
Questions about saying korrigan
How do you pronounce korrigan?
Say KAR-ih-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrɪɡən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrɪɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in korrigan?
Korrigan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ih · gun.
Is korrigan 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 /ˈkɒrɪɡən/ (KOR-ih-gun).