How to pronounce flacon
Say it like FLAK-ahn. Flacon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAK).
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US American/ˈflækɑn/FLAK-ahn
UK British/ˈflækɒn/FLAK-on
- FLAK
- ahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flacon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of flacon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLAK-on.
What does flacon mean?
noun
- A small stoppered glass bottle, often used for keeping perfume.
Where does flacon come from?
Borrowed from French flacon.
Questions about saying flacon
How do you pronounce flacon?
Say FLAK-ahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈflækɑn/. In British English it is /ˈflækɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flacon?
Flacon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAK). Broken into parts: FLAK · ahn.
Is flacon 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 /ˈflækɒn/ (FLAK-on).