How to pronounce pleon
Say it like PLEE-on. Pleon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
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- PLEE
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pleon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLEE-on.
What does pleon mean?
- The abdomen of a crustacean.
Words that rhyme with pleon
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Questions about saying pleon
How do you pronounce pleon?
Say PLEE-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈpliɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpliːɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleon?
Pleon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · on.
Is pleon 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 /ˈpliːɒn/ (PLEE-on).