How to pronounce tigon
Say it like TIG-un. Tigon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIG).
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- TIG
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tigon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIGSay 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 tigon
American and British speakers say tigon in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪɡən/ in the US and /ˈtɪɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIG-un.
What does tigon mean?
- A cross between a male tiger and a lioness.
Where does tigon come from?
Blend of tiger + lion
Questions about saying tigon
How do you pronounce tigon?
Say TIG-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪɡən/. In British English it is /ˈtɪɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tigon?
Tigon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIG). Broken into parts: TIG · un.
Do Americans and Brits say tigon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪɡən/ and the British form is /ˈtɪɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.