How to pronounce sturgeon
Say it like STUR-jun. Sturgeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sturgeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sturgeon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUR-jun.
What does sturgeon mean?
- Any of the marine or freshwater fish of the family Acipenseridae that are prized for their roe and are endemic to temperate seas and rivers of the northern hemisphere, especially central Eurasia.
Where does sturgeon come from?
From Middle English sturgiun, sturjoun, from Old French estorjoun (“sturgeon”), from Frankish *sturjō, from Proto-Germanic *sturjô (“sturgeon”).
Words that rhyme with sturgeon
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Questions about saying sturgeon
How do you pronounce sturgeon?
Say STUR-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sturgeon?
Sturgeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · jun.
Is sturgeon 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 /ˈstɜːdʒən/ (STUR-jun).