How to pronounce zircona
Say it like zur-KOH-nuh. Zircona has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- zur
- KOH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zircona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zircona
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zur-KOH-nuh.
What does zircona mean?
- zirconia, zirconium oxide.
Words that rhyme with zircona
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Questions about saying zircona
How do you pronounce zircona?
Say zur-KOH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /zɝˈkoʊnə/. In British English it is /zɜːˈkəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zircona?
Zircona has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: zur · KOH · nuh.
Is zircona 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 /zɜːˈkəʊnə/ (zur-KOH-nuh).