How to pronounce nigun
Say it like nee-GOON. Nigun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOON).
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- nee
- GOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nigun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nigun
American and British speakers say nigun in essentially the same way: /niˈɡun/ in the US and /niˈɡuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: nee-GOON.
What does nigun mean?
- A type of Ashkenazi Jewish worship song.
Words that rhyme with nigun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nigun.
Questions about saying nigun
How do you pronounce nigun?
Say nee-GOON. The American pronunciation is /niˈɡun/. In British English it is /niˈɡuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nigun?
Nigun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOON). Broken into parts: nee · GOON.
Do Americans and Brits say nigun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /niˈɡun/ and the British form is /niˈɡuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.