How to pronounce Leon
Say it like LEE-on. Leon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 Leon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LEE-on.
What does Leon mean?
- A city in northwestern Spain, the former capital of the Kingdom of Leon.
- A province of Castile and León, Spain around the city.
- A historical region of Spain around the province.
- A cultural region of the department of Finistère, Brittany, France, around the former polity.
Where does Leon come from?
From Spanish León, from Latin legiō (“legion”), named for the Legio VII Gemina, which settled there.
Words that rhyme with Leon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Leon.
Questions about saying Leon
How do you pronounce Leon?
Say LEE-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈliɑn/. In British English it is /ˈliːɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Leon?
Leon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · on.
Is Leon 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 /ˈliːɒn/ (LEE-on).