How to pronounce thebacon
Say it like THEE-buh-kahn. Thebacon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- buh
- kahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thebacon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thebacon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THEE-buh-kon.
What does thebacon mean?
- Dihydrocodeinone enol acetate, a semisynthetic opioid that is similar to hydrocodone and manufactured from thebaine.
Where does thebacon come from?
From thebaine.
Questions about saying thebacon
How do you pronounce thebacon?
Say THEE-buh-kahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈθibəkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈθiːbəkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thebacon?
Thebacon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · buh · kahn.
Is thebacon 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 /ˈθiːbəkɒn/ (THEE-buh-kon).