How to pronounce billon
Say it like BIL-un. Billon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
- BIL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Billon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of billon
American and British speakers say billon in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪlən/ in the US and /ˈbɪlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-un.
What does billon mean?
- Any of several alloys of precious metals and base metals that are used (where legal) to make coins, medals etc.
Where does billon come from?
Borrowed from French billon, from Old French bille (“stick of wood”).
Words that rhyme with billon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of billon.
Questions about saying billon
How do you pronounce billon?
Say BIL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪlən/. In British English it is /ˈbɪlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in billon?
Billon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say billon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪlən/ and the British form is /ˈbɪlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.