How to pronounce leghorn
Say it like LEG-horn. Leghorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
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- LEG
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leghorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of leghorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEG-hawn.
What does leghorn mean?
- A type of dried plaited wheat straw fabric.
- A type of hat made from Leghorn straw.
- A small white chicken of a hardy breed.
Where does leghorn come from?
Mid 18th century: from Leghorn (“Livorno”), the place the straw and fowls were imported from.
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Questions about saying leghorn
How do you pronounce leghorn?
Say LEG-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leghorn?
Leghorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · horn.
Is leghorn 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 /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ (LEG-hawn).