How to pronounce hedon
Say it like HED-on. Hedon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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US American/ˈhɛdɑn/HED-on
UK British/ˈhɛdɒn/HED-on
- HED
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hedon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HED-on.
What does hedon mean?
noun
- A unit of pleasure used to theoretically weigh people's happiness.
Questions about saying hedon
How do you pronounce hedon?
Say HED-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdɑn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedon?
Hedon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · on.
Is hedon 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 /ˈhɛdɒn/ (HED-on).