How to pronounce energon
Say it like EN-er-jon. Energon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- er
- jon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Energon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of energon
- 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: EN-er-jon.
What does energon mean?
- A proposed form of energetic particle.
Where does energon come from?
From energy + -on.
Questions about saying energon
How do you pronounce energon?
Say EN-er-jon. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnərdʒɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɛnərdʒɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in energon?
Energon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · er · jon.
Is energon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛnərdʒɒn/ (EN-er-jon).