How to pronounce thelion
Say it like THEE-lee-on. Thelion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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US American/ˈθiliˌɑn/THEE-lee-on
UK British/ˈθiːliˌɒn/THEE-lee-on
- THEE
- lee
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thelion 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thelion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THEE-lee-on.
What does thelion mean?
noun
- The tip or peak of a nipple.
Questions about saying thelion
How do you pronounce thelion?
Say THEE-lee-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈθiliˌɑn/. In British English it is /ˈθiːliˌɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thelion?
Thelion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · lee · on.
Is thelion 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 /ˈθiːliˌɒn/ (THEE-lee-on).