How to pronounce ions
Say it like EYE-unz. Ions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ions
American and British speakers say ions in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪənz/ in the US and /ˈaɪənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-unz.
What does ions mean?
- plural of ion How to pronounce ion
Questions about saying ions
How do you pronounce ions?
Say EYE-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪənz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ions?
Ions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say ions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪənz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.