How to pronounce anions
Say it like AN-eye-onz. Anions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈænaɪɑnz/AN-eye-onz
UK British/ˈænaɪɒnz/AN-eye-onz
- AN
- eye
- onz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anions 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.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- onzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of anions
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AN-eye-onz.
What does anions mean?
noun
- plural of anion How to pronounce anion
Questions about saying anions
How do you pronounce anions?
Say AN-eye-onz. The American pronunciation is /ˈænaɪɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈænaɪɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anions?
Anions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · eye · onz.
Is anions pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈænaɪɒnz/ (AN-eye-onz).