How to pronounce alicorn
Say it like AL-ih-korn. Alicorn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- korn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alicorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of alicorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-ih-kawn.
What does alicorn mean?
- A mythological creature, a mixture of pegasus and unicorn: a winged horse with a single horn on its head.
Where does alicorn come from?
Term already associated with unicorns and reinterpreted as a blend of Latin āla (“wing”) + unicorn, popularized by Bearing an Hourglass (1984) and other fantasy novels by Piers Anthony.
Questions about saying alicorn
How do you pronounce alicorn?
Say AL-ih-korn. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪkɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈælɪkɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alicorn?
Alicorn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · korn.
Is alicorn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈælɪkɔːn/ (AL-ih-kawn).