How to pronounce trogon
Say it like TROH-gon. Trogon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH).
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- TROH
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trogon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of trogon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROH-gon.
What does trogon mean?
- A bird in the family Trogonidae from the order Trogoniformes, most of which live in Central and South America, have colorful feathers, and nest in holes in trees.
Words that rhyme with trogon
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Questions about saying trogon
How do you pronounce trogon?
Say TROH-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈtroʊɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtrəʊɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trogon?
Trogon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH). Broken into parts: TROH · gon.
Is trogon 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 /ˈtrəʊɡɒn/ (TROH-gon).