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WillowbrookWord 427 of 545 · Animals, nature and weather
How to pronounce pigeon
/ˈpɪdʒɪn/ British English
PIJ·in
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
PI·ge·on
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PIJ·in
My tip
Just 2 beats: PIJ-in.
In a sentence
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Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce pigeon?
In British English, pigeon is pronounced /ˈpɪdʒɪn/. Say it like this: PIJ-in. Just 2 beats: PIJ-in.
How many syllables are in pigeon?
When you say it, pigeon has 2 syllables: PIJ-in. The strong beat is the first one, PIJ.
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