How to pronounce ison
Say it like IS-un. Ison has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɪsən/IS-un
UK British/ˈɪsən/IS-un
- IS
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ison pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ison
American and British speakers say ison in essentially the same way: /ˈɪsən/ in the US and /ˈɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: IS-un.
What does ison mean?
noun
- Accompanying drone in Byzantine music.
Words that rhyme with ison
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ison.
Questions about saying ison
How do you pronounce ison?
Say IS-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ison?
Ison has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IS). Broken into parts: IS · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ison the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.