How to pronounce neons
Say it like NEE-onz. Neons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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US American/ˈniˌɑnz/NEE-onz
UK British/ˈniːˌɒnz/NEE-onz
- NEE
- onz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of neons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NEE-onz.
What does neons mean?
noun
- plural of neon (the fish, neon tetras) How to pronounce neon
Questions about saying neons
How do you pronounce neons?
Say NEE-onz. The American pronunciation is /ˈniˌɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈniːˌɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neons?
Neons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · onz.
Is neons 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 /ˈniːˌɒnz/ (NEE-onz).