how to pronounce pignon

/pi.ɲɔ̃/

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pignon is pronounced in two syllables

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ɔ̃

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An example use of pignon in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… alors gêné plutôt pignon sur ça et je …”

meanings of pignon

noun:

Gearwheel, pinion, sprocket.
Gable.
Pine nut, pine kernel.

pignon frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word pignon occurs in french on average 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.