How to pronounce Ceylon
Say it like sih-LON. Ceylon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LON).
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- sih
- LON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceylon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Ceylon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-LON.
What does Ceylon mean?
- an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India
- a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948
Words that rhyme with Ceylon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Ceylon.
Questions about saying Ceylon
How do you pronounce Ceylon?
Say sih-LON. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlɑn/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ceylon?
Ceylon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LON). Broken into parts: sih · LON.
Is Ceylon 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 /sɪˈlɒn/ (sih-LON).