How to pronounce halogen
Say it like HAL-uh-jun. Halogen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhælədʒən/HAL-uh-jun
UK British/ˈhælədʒən/HAL-uh-jun
- HAL
- uh
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halogen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of halogen
American and British speakers say halogen in essentially the same way: /ˈhælədʒən/ in the US and /ˈhælədʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAL-uh-jun.
What does halogen mean?
noun
- Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine and tennessine.
- A light fixture in which the filament is surrounded by an atmosphere of a halogen gas.
Questions about saying halogen
How do you pronounce halogen?
Say HAL-uh-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhælədʒən/. In British English it is /ˈhælədʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halogen?
Halogen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL). Broken into parts: HAL · uh · jun.
Do Americans and Brits say halogen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhælədʒən/ and the British form is /ˈhælədʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.