How to pronounce tejon
Say it like TEJ-on. Tejon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEJ).
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US American/ˈtɛdʒɑn/TEJ-on
UK British/ˈtɛdʒɒn/TEJ-on
- TEJ
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tejon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tejon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TEJ-on.
What does tejon mean?
noun
- Synonym of coati.
Questions about saying tejon
How do you pronounce tejon?
Say TEJ-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛdʒɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛdʒɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tejon?
Tejon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEJ). Broken into parts: TEJ · on.
Is tejon 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 /ˈtɛdʒɒn/ (TEJ-on).