How to pronounce anion
Say it like AN-eye-un. Anion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- eye
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anion
American and British speakers say anion in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌnaɪən/ in the US and /ˈæˌnaɪɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-eye-on.
What does anion mean?
- A negatively charged ion.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying anion
How do you pronounce anion?
Say AN-eye-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌnaɪən/. In British English it is /ˈæˌnaɪɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anion?
Anion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · eye · un.
Do Americans and Brits say anion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌnaɪən/ and the British form is /ˈæˌnaɪɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.