How to pronounce Yangon
Say it like yahng-GAHN. Yangon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAHN).
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- yahng
- GAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yangon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yahngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Yangon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: yang-GON.
What does Yangon mean?
- The largest city and former capital of Myanmar; formerly, Rangoon (19th–21st c.), Dagon (16th–18th c.), and Dagoon (rare).
Where does Yangon come from?
Borrowed from Burmese ရန်ကုန် (rankun), pronounced /jàɴɡòʊɴ/ in standard Burmese.
Words that rhyme with Yangon
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Questions about saying Yangon
How do you pronounce Yangon?
Say yahng-GAHN. The American pronunciation is /jɑŋˈɡɑn/. In British English it is /jæŋˈɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yangon?
Yangon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAHN). Broken into parts: yahng · GAHN.
Is Yangon 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 /jæŋˈɡɒn/ (yang-GON).