How to pronounce vargueno
Say it like var-GAY-nyoh. Vargueno has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- var
- GAY
- nyoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vargueno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- varKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nyohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of vargueno
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vah-GAY-nyoh.
What does vargueno mean?
- A decorative cabinet of a kind originating near Toledo in Spain, having a rectangular body supported on legs or an ornamental framework, and a front that opens downwards on hinges to serve as a writing desk.
Where does vargueno come from?
Borrowed from Spanish vargueño or bargueño, from Bargas, the name of the village where it originates.
Words that rhyme with vargueno
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Questions about saying vargueno
How do you pronounce vargueno?
Say var-GAY-nyoh. The American pronunciation is /vɑrˈɡeɪnjoʊ/. In British English it is /vɑːˈɡeɪnjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vargueno?
Vargueno has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: var · GAY · nyoh.
Is vargueno 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 /vɑːˈɡeɪnjəʊ/ (vah-GAY-nyoh).