How to pronounce Saigon
Say it like sy-GAHN. Saigon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAHN).
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- sy
- GAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saigon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Saigon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-GON.
What does Saigon mean?
- a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
Words that rhyme with Saigon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Saigon.
Questions about saying Saigon
How do you pronounce Saigon?
Say sy-GAHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪˈɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪˈɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Saigon?
Saigon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAHN). Broken into parts: sy · GAHN.
Is Saigon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsaɪˈɡɒn/ (sy-GON).