How to pronounce misopogon
Say it like mis-uh-POH-gon. Misopogon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- mis
- uh
- POH
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misopogon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of misopogon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-uh-POH-gon.
What does misopogon mean?
- A person with hate or contempt for beards.
- The contempt of philosophers and associated paraphernalia (wisdom, the philosopher's beard, etc.)
Words that rhyme with misopogon
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Questions about saying misopogon
How do you pronounce misopogon?
Say mis-uh-POH-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈpoʊɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈpəʊɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misopogon?
Misopogon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: mis · uh · POH · gon.
Is misopogon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɪsəˈpəʊɡɒn/ (mis-uh-POH-gon).