How to pronounce hamon
Say it like HAM-un. Hamon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hamon
American and British speakers say hamon in essentially the same way: /ˈhæmən/ in the US and /ˈhæmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-un.
What does hamon mean?
- A wavy line found on steel products that have been hardened differentially, with soft and hard steel sections, where the tempered steel is separated from the softer parts by the hamon.
Words that rhyme with hamon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hamon.
Questions about saying hamon
How do you pronounce hamon?
Say HAM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmən/. In British English it is /ˈhæmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hamon?
Hamon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say hamon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæmən/ and the British form is /ˈhæmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.