How to pronounce zircon
Say it like ZUR-kun. Zircon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZUR).
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US American/ˈzɝkən/ZUR-kun
UK British/ˈzɜːkən/ZUR-kun
- ZUR
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zircon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zircon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZUR-kun.
What does zircon mean?
noun
- A mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually of a brown or gray color and consisting of silica and zirconia.
- A crystal of zircon, sometimes used as a false gemstone.
Questions about saying zircon
How do you pronounce zircon?
Say ZUR-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɝkən/. In British English it is /ˈzɜːkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zircon?
Zircon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ZUR · kun.
Is zircon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈzɜːkən/ (ZUR-kun).