How to pronounce plygain
Say it like PLUHG-eyen. Plygain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHG).
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- PLUHG
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plygain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of plygain
American and British speakers say plygain in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌɡaɪn/ in the US and /ˈplʌɡaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHG-eyen.
What does plygain mean?
- A Welsh custom of singing carols at dawn on Christmas morning.
Where does plygain come from?
Borrowed from Welsh plygain.
Questions about saying plygain
How do you pronounce plygain?
Say PLUHG-eyen. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌɡaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈplʌɡaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plygain?
Plygain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHG). Broken into parts: PLUHG · eyen.
Do Americans and Brits say plygain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌɡaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈplʌɡaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.