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pagan

Definition:

(nou) a person who does not acknowledge your god (nou) a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew) (nou) someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈpeɪɡən

Examples:

The man is interested in all pagan religions.

The origin of the stories is from pagan times.

The poem expressly says that the people in it are pagan.

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Common mistakes of pagan pronunciation

Incorrect vowel sound: Many people pronounce "pagan" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ˈpeɪɡən/ instead of /ˈpeɪɡən/ (US) or /ˈpæɡən/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "uh" in the UK variant.
Misplacing stress: Some speakers put stress on the second syllable, saying "pa-GAN" instead of "PA-gan". Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "PA-gan".
Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "g" in "pagan", pronouncing it as /ˈpeɪɡən/ with a hard "g". Tip: Keep the "g" soft and blended with the preceding vowel.
Dropping the final "n": Some may drop the "n" sound at the end, saying "paga" instead of "pagan". Tip: Ensure to articulate the final "n" clearly to complete the word.
Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "pagan" with "pageant" or "paganism", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "pagan" alone to distinguish it from similar terms.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "pagan" in American English?

In American English, "pagan" is pronounced as /ˈpeɪɡən/. The stress is on the first syllable, which sounds like "pay," followed by a schwa sound in the second syllable.

What is the British pronunciation of "pagan"?

In British English, "pagan" is pronounced the same way as in American English, /ˈpeɪɡən/. The stress remains on the first syllable, and the pronunciation is largely consistent across both dialects.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "pagan"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "pagan" with equal emphasis on both syllables. Remember to stress the first syllable, "pay," to pronounce it correctly as /ˈpeɪɡən/.

How many syllables does the word "pagan" have?

The word "pagan" has two syllables: "pa" and "gan." The first syllable is stressed, making it sound like "pay," followed by the unstressed "gan," which sounds like "gən."