How to Pronounce Pigeon

To pronounce "pigeon", say PIG-eon — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pigeon”

"pigeon" has 2 syllables: pig-eon. It rhymes with smidgen and religion, if that helps it stick.

What does pigeon mean?

noun

  1. One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.
  2. The meat from this bird.

verb

  1. To deceive with a confidence game.

Synonyms

columbidculverdovedupefishsucker

Words that rhyme with pigeon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smidgenreligionbijan

Related words

dovebirdbugbunnyarmsuckermulesquealer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pigeon"?▾

"Pigeon" has 2 syllables: pig · eon.

What is the IPA transcription of "pigeon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pigeon" is /ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/.

What does "pigeon" mean?▾

Pigeon: One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.

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