How to pronounce dekopon
Say it like DEK-oh-pon. Dekopon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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US American/ˈdɛkoʊpɑn/DEK-oh-pon
UK British/ˈdɛkəʊpɒn/DEK-oh-pon
- DEK
- oh
- pon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dekopon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ponKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dekopon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEK-oh-pon.
What does dekopon mean?
noun
- A large, sweet hybrid citrus fruit, made by crossing a kiyomi and a ponkan.
Questions about saying dekopon
How do you pronounce dekopon?
Say DEK-oh-pon. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkoʊpɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəʊpɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dekopon?
Dekopon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · oh · pon.
Is dekopon 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 /ˈdɛkəʊpɒn/ (DEK-oh-pon).