How to pronounce kurgan
Say it like koor-GAHN. Kurgan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAHN).
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US American/kʊrˈɡɑn/koor-GAHN
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- koor
- GAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kurgan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- koorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- GAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does kurgan mean?
noun
- A prehistoric burial mound once used by peoples in Siberia and Central Asia.
Words that rhyme with kurgan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kurgan.
Questions about saying kurgan
How do you pronounce kurgan?
Say koor-GAHN. The American pronunciation is /kʊrˈɡɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kurgan?
Kurgan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAHN). Broken into parts: koor · GAHN.