How to pronounce Rangoon
Say it like rang-GOON. Rangoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOON).
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- rang
- GOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rangoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Rangoon
American and British speakers say Rangoon in essentially the same way: /ræŋˈɡun/ in the US and /ræŋˈɡuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: rang-GOON.
What does Rangoon mean?
- the capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta
Where does Rangoon come from?
Back-formed from crab rangoon.
Words that rhyme with Rangoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Rangoon.
Questions about saying Rangoon
How do you pronounce Rangoon?
Say rang-GOON. The American pronunciation is /ræŋˈɡun/. In British English it is /ræŋˈɡuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rangoon?
Rangoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOON). Broken into parts: rang · GOON.
Do Americans and Brits say Rangoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræŋˈɡun/ and the British form is /ræŋˈɡuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.