How to pronounce pylon
Say it like PY-lon. Pylon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pylon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pylon
American and British speakers say pylon in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪˌlɑn/ in the US and /ˈpaɪlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-lun.
What does pylon mean?
- A gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple.
- A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables.
- A pillar used to support a bridge.
Words that rhyme with pylon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pylon.
Questions about saying pylon
How do you pronounce pylon?
Say PY-lon. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪˌlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pylon?
Pylon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · lon.
Do Americans and Brits say pylon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪˌlɑn/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.