How to pronounce geon
Say it like JEE-on. Geon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of geon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JEE-on.
What does geon mean?
- A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.
- Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognized as a component of a real object.
- A large unit of time, used to measure gradual geological change.
Where does geon come from?
Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity.
Words that rhyme with geon
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Questions about saying geon
How do you pronounce geon?
Say JEE-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geon?
Geon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · on.
Is geon 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 /ˈdʒiːɒn/ (JEE-on).