How to Pronounce "guignol"
word
ɡiˈnjoʊl
gee-NYOHL
ɡiˈnjɒl
gee-NYOL
Definition
A 'guignol' is a type of French puppet, especially in puppet theater, and is also used to describe a silly or ridiculous person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɡiˈnjoʊl
British English
ɡiˈnjɒl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gee-NYOHL
UK
gee-NYOL
Listen in Context
The children watched a guignol show at the fair.
A guignol is a traditional puppet from France.
He acted like a guignol in class and made everyone laugh.
Stop being such a guignol, we're trying to work here!