How to pronounce icons
Say it like EYE-konz. Icons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪˌkɑnz/EYE-konz
UK British/ˈaɪˌkɒnz/EYE-konz
- EYE
- konz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Icons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- konzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of icons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYE-konz.
What does icons mean?
noun
- plural of icon How to pronounce icon
Questions about saying icons
How do you pronounce icons?
Say EYE-konz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌkɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌkɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in icons?
Icons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · konz.
Is icons 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 /ˈaɪˌkɒnz/ (EYE-konz).