How to pronounce pidgin
Say it like PIJ-un. Pidgin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pidgin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIJ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pidgin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pidgin
American and British speakers say pidgin in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪdʒən/ in the US and /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIJ-in.
What does pidgin mean?
- An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers. The speech is slow and supported by mime and gesture.
Words that rhyme with pidgin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pidgin.
Words that sound like pidgin
Questions about saying pidgin
How do you pronounce pidgin?
Say PIJ-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈpɪdʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pidgin?
Pidgin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ). Broken into parts: PIJ · un.
Do Americans and Brits say pidgin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪdʒən/ and the British form is /ˈpɪdʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pidgin?
Pidgin sounds the same as pigeon in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.