How to pronounce kellion
Say it like keh-LEE-on. Kellion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- keh
- LEE
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kellion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kellion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: keh-LEE-on.
What does kellion mean?
- A small group of monks.
- A monastic cell.
Words that rhyme with kellion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kellion.
Questions about saying kellion
How do you pronounce kellion?
Say keh-LEE-on. The American pronunciation is /kɛˈliɑn/. In British English it is /kɛˈliːɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kellion?
Kellion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: keh · LEE · on.
Is kellion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɛˈliːɒn/ (keh-LEE-on).