How to pronounce klaxon
Say it like KLAK-sun. Klaxon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAK).
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- KLAK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klaxon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of klaxon
American and British speakers say klaxon in essentially the same way: /ˈklæksən/ in the US and /ˈklæksən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAK-sun.
What does klaxon mean?
- A loud electric alarm or horn, especially as used in automobiles in the early 20th century.
- To produce a loud, siren-like wail.
Questions about saying klaxon
How do you pronounce klaxon?
Say KLAK-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæksən/. In British English it is /ˈklæksən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klaxon?
Klaxon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAK). Broken into parts: KLAK · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say klaxon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæksən/ and the British form is /ˈklæksən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.