How to pronounce scion
Say it like SY-un. Scion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scion
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: SYNE.
What does scion mean?
- A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
- The heir to a throne.
- A guardian.
Where does scion come from?
From Middle English sion, sioun, syon, scion, cion, from Old French cion, ciun, cyon, sion, from Frankish *kīþō, *kīþ, from Proto-Germanic *kīþô, *kīþą, *kīþaz (“sprout”), from Proto-Indo-European *geye- (“to split open, sprout”), same sour
Words that rhyme with scion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scion.
Questions about saying scion
How do you pronounce scion?
Say SY-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪən/. In British English it is /saɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scion?
Scion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · un.
Is scion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /saɪn/ (SYNE).