How to pronounce thon
Say it like THON. Thon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THON.
What does thon mean?
- Yon.
Where does thon come from?
Alteration of yon due to the influence of this and that.
Words that rhyme with thon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thon.
Questions about saying thon
How do you pronounce thon?
Say THON. The American pronunciation is /θɑn/. In British English it is /θɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thon?
Thon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THON.
Is thon 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 /θɒn/ (THON).