How to pronounce xenon
Say it like ZEE-non. Xenon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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US American/ˈzinɑn/ZEE-non
UK British/ˈziːnɒn/ZEE-non
- ZEE
- non
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of xenon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZEE-non.
What does xenon mean?
noun
- The chemical element (symbol Xe) with an atomic number of 54. It is a colorless, odorless, unreactive noble gas, used notably in camera flash technology.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- xe
Questions about saying xenon
How do you pronounce xenon?
Say ZEE-non. The American pronunciation is /ˈzinɑn/. In British English it is /ˈziːnɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenon?
Xenon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · non.
Is xenon 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 /ˈziːnɒn/ (ZEE-non).