How to pronounce scholion
Say it like SKOH-lih-on. Scholion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH).
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- SKOH
- lih
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scholion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. 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 scholion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKOH-lih-on.
What does scholion mean?
- A scholium.
Questions about saying scholion
How do you pronounce scholion?
Say SKOH-lih-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈskoʊlɪɑn/. In British English it is /ˈskəʊlɪɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scholion?
Scholion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH). Broken into parts: SKOH · lih · on.
Is scholion 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 /ˈskəʊlɪɒn/ (SKOH-lih-on).