How to pronounce lagune
Say it like luh-GOON. Lagune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOON).
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- luh
- GOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lagune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of lagune
American and British speakers say lagune in essentially the same way: /ləˈɡun/ in the US and /ləˈɡuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-GOON.
What does lagune mean?
- Dated spelling of lagoon.
Where does lagune come from?
Borrowed from French lagune, from Venetan laguna, from Latin lacūna.
Words that rhyme with lagune
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lagune.
Words that sound like lagune
Questions about saying lagune
How do you pronounce lagune?
Say luh-GOON. The American pronunciation is /ləˈɡun/. In British English it is /ləˈɡuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lagune?
Lagune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOON). Broken into parts: luh · GOON.
Do Americans and Brits say lagune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈɡun/ and the British form is /ləˈɡuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lagune?
Lagune sounds the same as lagoon in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.