how to pronounce chignon

/ˈʃiː.njɒ/

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chignon is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of chignon

noun:

A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.
A temporary swelling on a neonate's head after a ventouse-assisted delivery.

chignon frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word chignon occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.