How to pronounce pylons
Say it like PY-lonz. Pylons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- lonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pylons 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.
- lonzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pylons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PY-lonz.
What does pylons mean?
- plural of pylon How to pronounce pylon
Words that rhyme with pylons
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Questions about saying pylons
How do you pronounce pylons?
Say PY-lonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪˌlɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪˌlɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pylons?
Pylons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · lonz.
Is pylons 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 /ˈpaɪˌlɒnz/ (PY-lonz).