How to pronounce boron
Say it like BOR-on. Boron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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US American/ˈbɔˌrɑn/BOR-on
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- BOR
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does boron mean?
noun
- The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.
- An atom of this element.
Where does boron come from?
From the stem of borax (boro-) + -on (based on carbon).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- b
Words that rhyme with boron
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Questions about saying boron
How do you pronounce boron?
Say BOR-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔˌrɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boron?
Boron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · on.