How to pronounce phelonion
Say it like fuh-LOH-nee-un. Phelonion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- fuh
- LOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phelonion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 phelonion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fuh-LOH-nee-un.
What does phelonion mean?
- A liturgical vestment worn by a priest of the Eastern Christian tradition, equivalent to the chasuble of the Western tradition.
Questions about saying phelonion
How do you pronounce phelonion?
Say fuh-LOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /fəˈloʊniən/. In British English it is /fəˈləʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phelonion?
Phelonion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: fuh · LOH · nee · un.
Is phelonion 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 /fəˈləʊniən/ (fuh-LOH-nee-un).