How to pronounce zircons
Say it like ZUR-konz. Zircons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZUR).
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US American/ˈzɝkɑnz/ZUR-konz
UK British/ˈzɜːkɒnz/ZUR-konz
- ZUR
- konz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zircons 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.
- konzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zircons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZUR-konz.
What does zircons mean?
noun
- plural of zircon How to pronounce zircon
Questions about saying zircons
How do you pronounce zircons?
Say ZUR-konz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɝkɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈzɜːkɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zircons?
Zircons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ZUR · konz.
Is zircons 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 /ˈzɜːkɒnz/ (ZUR-konz).