academic gown meaning

UK /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ɡaʊn/ US /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ɡaʊn/ 5 syllables

academic gown (noun): a gown worn by academics or judges.

Definition of academic gown

  1. a gown worn by academics or judges

    Synonyms: academic robe, judge's robe

    Type of: gown

    Kinds: Geneva gown

How to pronounce academic gown

academic gown is pronounced /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ɡaʊn/ in British English and /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ɡaʊn/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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