How to pronounce halon
Say it like HAY-lahn. Halon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈheɪˌlɑn/HAY-lahn
UK British/ˈheɪlɒn/HAY-lon
- HAY
- lahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of halon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HAY-lon.
What does halon mean?
noun
- A hydrocarbon (more precisely, a haloalkane) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens.
Where does halon come from?
Blend of halogen + carbon.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- haloalkane
Questions about saying halon
How do you pronounce halon?
Say HAY-lahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪˌlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈheɪlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halon?
Halon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · lahn.
Is halon 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 /ˈheɪlɒn/ (HAY-lon).