How to pronounce mignon
Say it like mih-NYON. Mignon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYON).
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- mih
- NYON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mignon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mignon
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MIN-yon.
What does mignon mean?
- Small and cute; pretty in a delicate way; dainty.
Where does mignon come from?
From French mignon, from Middle French mignon (“lover, darling, favorite”), from Old French mignon (“dainty, pleasing, gentle, kind”), from Frankish *minnju (“love, friendship, affection, memory”), from Proto-Germanic *minjō (“affectionate
Words that rhyme with mignon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mignon.
Questions about saying mignon
How do you pronounce mignon?
Say mih-NYON. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈnjɑn/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnjɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mignon?
Mignon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYON). Broken into parts: mih · NYON.
Is mignon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈmɪnjɒn/ (MIN-yon).