How to pronounce parhelion
Say it like par-HEE-lee-un. Parhelion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- par
- HEE
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parhelion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep 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 parhelion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-HEE-lih-un.
What does parhelion mean?
- Synonym of sun dog (“a bright spot in the sky, usually one of two on the parhelic circle on both sides of the sun (or occasionally above and below it), caused by the refraction of the sun's image through ice crystals”).
- An image or reflection.
Words that rhyme with parhelion
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Questions about saying parhelion
How do you pronounce parhelion?
Say par-HEE-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈhiliən/. In British English it is /pɑːˈhiːlɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parhelion?
Parhelion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: par · HEE · lee · un.
Is parhelion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɑːˈhiːlɪən/ (pah-HEE-lih-un).