How to pronounce favicon
Say it like FAV-ih-kon. Favicon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAV).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce favicon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FAV
- ih
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favicon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep 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 favicon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FAV-ih-kon.
What does favicon mean?
- An icon associated with a particular website, and typically displayed in the address bar of a browser viewing the site.
Where does favicon come from?
From the original filename used by Internet Explorer, "favicon.ico", a blend of favorites (“browser bookmarks”) + icon.
Questions about saying favicon
How do you pronounce favicon?
Say FAV-ih-kon. The American pronunciation is /ˈfævɪkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈfævɪkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favicon?
Favicon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAV). Broken into parts: FAV · ih · kon.
Is favicon 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 /ˈfævɪkɒn/ (FAV-ih-kon).