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How to pronounce cardigan
/ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ British English
KAH·di·gən
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
car·DI·gan
✓ Say
KAH·di·gən
My tip
Stress the start, and the r is silent: KAH-di-gən.
In a sentence
My nan knitted me this cardigan.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KAH-di-gən.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce cardigan?
In British English, cardigan is pronounced /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/. Say it like this: KAH-di-gən. Stress the start, and the r is silent: KAH-di-gən.
How many syllables are in cardigan?
When you say it, cardigan has 3 syllables: KAH-di-gən. The strong beat is the first one, KAH.
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