How to Pronounce Bygone

To pronounce "bygone", say BYGON-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbaɪɡɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbaɪɡɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bygone”

"bygone" has 2 syllables: bygon-e. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does bygone mean?

noun

  1. (usually plural) An event that happened in the past.

adjective

  1. Having been or happened in the distant past.

Synonyms

foregonehistorical

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Words that rhyme with bygone

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonpylonwithdrawnpawn

Related words

bypastforegonepastgonedepartedlastoverolden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bygone"?▾

"Bygone" has 2 syllables: bygon · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bygone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bygone" is /ˈbaɪɡɒn/.

What does "bygone" mean?▾

Bygone: (usually plural) An event that happened in the past.

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