How to pronounce phyllon
Say it like FIL-on. Phyllon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪlɑn/FIL-on
UK British/ˈfɪlɒn/FIL-on
- FIL
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phyllon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phyllon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FIL-on.
What does phyllon mean?
noun
- A leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf.
Questions about saying phyllon
How do you pronounce phyllon?
Say FIL-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phyllon?
Phyllon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · on.
Is phyllon 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 /ˈfɪlɒn/ (FIL-on).