How to pronounce jeon
Say it like JUHN. Jeon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- JUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of jeon
American and British speakers say jeon in essentially the same way: /dʒʌn/ in the US and /dʒʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHN.
What does jeon mean?
- A fried, filled pancake-like food eaten in Korea
- Alternative spelling of jun.
Words that rhyme with jeon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jeon.
Words that sound like jeon
Questions about saying jeon
How do you pronounce jeon?
Say JUHN. The American pronunciation is /dʒʌn/. In British English it is /dʒʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeon?
Jeon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say jeon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒʌn/ and the British form is /dʒʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jeon?
Jeon sounds the same as jun in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.