How to Pronounce Lagoon

To pronounce "lagoon", say LAG-oon — 2 syllables, IPA /ləˈɡuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ləˈɡuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lagoon”

"lagoon" has 2 syllables: lag-oon. It rhymes with croon and picayune, if that helps it stick.

What does lagoon mean?

noun

  1. A shallow body of water separated from deeper sea by a bar.

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Words that rhyme with lagoon

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croonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoonstrewn

Related words

lagunalagunelakewatershedcatchmentpondpoolloophole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lagoon"?▾

"Lagoon" has 2 syllables: lag · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "lagoon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lagoon" is /ləˈɡuːn/.

What does "lagoon" mean?▾

Lagoon: A shallow body of water separated from deeper sea by a bar.

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