How to Pronounce "garcon"
word
ɡɑrˈsoʊn
gar-SOHN
ɡɑːˈsɒn
gah-SON
Definition
'Garçon' is a French word meaning 'boy', but in English it is sometimes used (mainly in old-fashioned or formal settings) to refer to a male waiter in a restaurant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɡɑrˈsoʊn
British English
ɡɑːˈsɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gar-SOHN
UK
gah-SON
Listen in Context
The garçon brought us the menu.
We called the garçon to order dessert.
The restaurant’s garçon was very polite.
In old movies, people would shout, 'Garçon!' to get the waiter's attention.