How to pronounce eonian
Say it like ee-OH-nee-un. Eonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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US American/iˈoʊniən/ee-OH-nee-un
UK British/iːˈəʊnɪən/ee-OH-neern
- ee
- OH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eonian
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-OH-neern.
What does eonian mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to an eon
- eon-long, everlasting
Questions about saying eonian
How do you pronounce eonian?
Say ee-OH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /iˈoʊniən/. In British English it is /iːˈəʊnɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eonian?
Eonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: ee · OH · nee · un.
Is eonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /iːˈəʊnɪən/ (ee-OH-neern).