How to pronounce ethnicon
Say it like ETH-nih-kon. Ethnicon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ethnicon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ETH
- nih
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnicon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ethnicon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ETH-nih-kon.
What does ethnicon mean?
- The name of a tribe; ethnonym.
Questions about saying ethnicon
How do you pronounce ethnicon?
Say ETH-nih-kon. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθnɪkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɛθnɪkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnicon?
Ethnicon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · nih · kon.
Is ethnicon 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 /ˈɛθnɪkɒn/ (ETH-nih-kon).