How to Pronounce "rangoon"
word
ɹæŋˈɡun
ran-GOON
ræŋˈɡuːn
ran-GOON
Definition
Rangoon is the former name of Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar. It can also refer to 'crab Rangoon,' a fried dumpling filled with crab and cream cheese, popular in American Chinese cuisine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹæŋˈɡun
British English
ræŋˈɡuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ran-GOON
UK
ran-GOON
Listen in Context
Rangoon was once the capital of Myanmar.
I ordered crab Rangoon at the restaurant.
Have you ever been to Rangoon?
Let's get some crab Rangoon as an appetizer.