How to pronounce ozone
Say it like OH-zohn. Ozone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- zohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ozone 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.
- zohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ozone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-zohn.
What does ozone mean?
- An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.
- Fresh air, especially that breathed at the seaside and smelling of seaweed.
- To treat with ozone.
Where does ozone come from?
The “fresh air” sense is from an erroneous former belief that seaweed contains and releases ozone.
Questions about saying ozone
How do you pronounce ozone?
Say OH-zohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊˌzoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈəʊˌzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ozone?
Ozone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · zohn.
Is ozone 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 /ˈəʊˌzəʊn/ (OH-zohn).