How to pronounce wagon
Say it like WAG-un. Wagon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG).
- WAG
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wagon
American and British speakers say wagon in essentially the same way: /ˈwæɡən/ in the US and /ˈwæɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAG-un.
What does wagon mean?
- A heavier four-wheeled (normally horse-drawn) vehicle designed to carry goods (or sometimes people).
- A shopping cart.
- A vehicle (wagon) designed to transport goods or people on railway.
- To load into a wagon in preparation for transportation; to transport by means of a wagon.
- To travel in a wagon.
Where does wagon come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- car
- waggon
- police van
- police wagon
- paddy wagon
- patrol wagon
- black maria
- big dipper
Words that rhyme with wagon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wagon.
Questions about saying wagon
How do you pronounce wagon?
Say WAG-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæɡən/. In British English it is /ˈwæɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wagon?
Wagon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG). Broken into parts: WAG · un.
Do Americans and Brits say wagon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæɡən/ and the British form is /ˈwæɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.