English wine region
How to pronounce Oregon
Oregon is pronounced OR-eh-gun. The stress falls on OR.
OR-eh-gun
What is Oregon?
A Pacific Northwest wine state known primarily for its Willamette Valley, which produces world-class Pinot Noir. Oregon's cool, marginal climate draws comparisons to Burgundy, and its commitment to quality is reflected in strict labeling laws requiring 90% varietal content.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as OR-eh-gon.
The final -gon is weak and unstressed, like gun, not gone: OR-eh-gun.
Often heard as OH-reh-gun.
The first O in Oregon is short, as in hot, not a long oh: OR-eh-gun.
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