How to pronounce lagan
Say it like LAG-un. Lagan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAG).
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- LAG
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lagan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lagan
American and British speakers say lagan in essentially the same way: /ˈlæɡən/ in the US and /ˈlæɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAG-un.
What does lagan mean?
- Goods or materials found or left on the sea floor, attached to a floating marker that indicates ownership.
Where does lagan come from?
Per Littré, from Old French lagan, from Medieval Latin laga maris (“law of the sea”), from Old Norse lǫg (“law”) and Latin maris (“of the sea”)
Words that rhyme with lagan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lagan.
Questions about saying lagan
How do you pronounce lagan?
Say LAG-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæɡən/. In British English it is /ˈlæɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lagan?
Lagan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAG). Broken into parts: LAG · un.
Do Americans and Brits say lagan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæɡən/ and the British form is /ˈlæɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.