How to Pronounce Widgeon

To pronounce "widgeon", say WIDG-eon — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

WIDG-eon

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💡 Tip for remembering “widgeon”

"widgeon" has 2 syllables: widg-eon. It rhymes with pidgin and curmudgeon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wigeon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does widgeon mean?

noun

  1. Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.
  2. A fool.

Words that rhyme with widgeon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pidgincurmudgeongudgeonsmidgeonbludgeonwigeonsmidginsigyntrigyndudgeon

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "widgeon"?▾

"Widgeon" has 2 syllables: widg · eon.

What does "widgeon" mean?▾

Widgeon: Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.

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