How to pronounce odeon
Say it like OH-dee-un. Odeon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of odeon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-dee-un.
What does odeon mean?
- An ancient Greek or Roman building used for performances of music and poetry.
- A theater or concert hall.
Words that rhyme with odeon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of odeon.
Questions about saying odeon
How do you pronounce odeon?
Say OH-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdiən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odeon?
Odeon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · dee · un.
Is odeon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊdiən/ (OH-dee-un).