How to pronounce picon
Say it like PIK-un. Picon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of picon
American and British speakers say picon in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪkən/ in the US and /ˈpɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-un.
What does picon mean?
- A caramel-colored flavored bitters made from oranges, gentian, and quinquina, traditionally accompanying beer in the east and north of France.
Where does picon come from?
Borrowed from French picon, named after inventor Gaétan Picon (1809–1882).
Words that rhyme with picon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of picon.
Questions about saying picon
How do you pronounce picon?
Say PIK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkən/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picon?
Picon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · un.
Do Americans and Brits say picon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪkən/ and the British form is /ˈpɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.