English wine region
How to pronounce Elgin
Elgin is pronounced EL-ghin, written /ˈɛlɡɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. The stress falls on EL.
EL-ghin
IPA /ˈɛlɡɪn/
What is Elgin?
A cool-climate wine ward in the Western Cape of South Africa, located in a high-altitude valley southeast of Cape Town. Its cool temperatures and maritime influence produce exceptional Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir with bright acidity and finesse.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as EL-jin.
The g in Elgin is hard as in give, not soft as in gin: EL-ghin.
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