How to pronounce eidolon
Say it like eye-DOH-lun. Eidolon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- eye
- DOH
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eidolon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eidolon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-DOH-lun.
What does eidolon mean?
- An image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality.
- A phantom; a ghost or an elusive entity.
- An unsubstantial image; a specter; a phantom.
Words that rhyme with eidolon
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Questions about saying eidolon
How do you pronounce eidolon?
Say eye-DOH-lun. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdoʊlən/. In British English it is /aɪˈdəʊlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eidolon?
Eidolon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: eye · DOH · lun.
Is eidolon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /aɪˈdəʊlən/ (eye-DOH-lun).