How to pronounce ion
Say it like EYE-un. Ion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ion 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ion
American and British speakers say ion in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪən/ in the US and /ˈaɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-un.
What does ion mean?
- a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
Questions about saying ion
How do you pronounce ion?
Say EYE-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪən/. In British English it is /ˈaɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ion?
Ion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪən/ and the British form is /ˈaɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.