How to pronounce earcon
Say it like EE-er-kahn. Earcon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈiərˌkɑn/EE-er-kahn
UK British/ˈɪəkɒn/EER-kon
- EE
- er
- kahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earcon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of earcon
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EER-kon.
What does earcon mean?
noun
- A brief, distinctive sound used to represent a specific item or event.
Where does earcon come from?
Blend of ear + icon.
Questions about saying earcon
How do you pronounce earcon?
Say EE-er-kahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈiərˌkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɪəkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earcon?
Earcon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · er · kahn.
Is earcon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɪəkɒn/ (EER-kon).