How to pronounce luxon
Say it like LUHK-son. Luxon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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US American/ˈlʌksɑn/LUHK-son
UK British/ˈlʌksɒn/LUHK-son
- LUHK
- son
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luxon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of luxon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LUHK-son.
What does luxon mean?
noun
- Any particle that travels at exactly the speed of light and has zero mass: typically a photon.
Where does luxon come from?
From Latin lux (“light”) + -on.
Questions about saying luxon
How do you pronounce luxon?
Say LUHK-son. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌksɑn/. In British English it is /ˈlʌksɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luxon?
Luxon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · son.
Is luxon 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 /ˈlʌksɒn/ (LUHK-son).