How to pronounce Oregon
Say it like OR-uh-gun. Oregon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- uh
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oregon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Oregon
American and British speakers say Oregon in essentially the same way: /ˈɔrəɡən/ in the US and /ˈɒrɪɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: OR-ih-gun.
What does Oregon mean?
- A state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Capital: Salem. Largest city: Portland.
Questions about saying Oregon
How do you pronounce Oregon?
Say OR-uh-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrəɡən/. In British English it is /ˈɒrɪɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oregon?
Oregon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · uh · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say Oregon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔrəɡən/ and the British form is /ˈɒrɪɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.