How to pronounce organ
Say it like OR-gun. Organ has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organ 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of organ
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-gun.
What does organ mean?
- a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
- a government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function“The Census Bureau is an organ of the Commerce Department”
- (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ
Words that rhyme with organ
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of organ.
Questions about saying organ
How do you pronounce organ?
Say OR-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɡən/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organ?
Organ has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · gun.
Is organ 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 /ˈɔːɡən/ (AW-gun).