How to Pronounce "mignon"
word
ˈmɪɡnən
MIG-nuhn
mˈinjɒn
min-YON
Definition
'Mignon' means something that is small, delicate, and attractive, often used to describe a cute person, animal, or a tender cut of meat like 'filet mignon.' It is borrowed from French and less common in everyday English except for food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪɡnən
British English
mˈinjɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIG-nuhn
UK
min-YON
Listen in Context
The steak is called filet mignon because it is tender.
Many people like mignon meat for its softness.
A mignon puppy slept on the sofa.
He ordered the filet mignon with a glass of red wine.