How to pronounce karyon
Say it like KAR-ee-un. Karyon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karyon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of karyon
American and British speakers say karyon in essentially the same way: /ˈkæriən/ in the US and /ˈkæriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ee-un.
What does karyon mean?
- The nucleus of a cell.
Questions about saying karyon
How do you pronounce karyon?
Say KAR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæriən/. In British English it is /ˈkæriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in karyon?
Karyon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say karyon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæriən/ and the British form is /ˈkæriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.