How to pronounce zoon
Say it like ZOH-on. Zoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zoon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-on.
What does zoon mean?
- A distinct organism.
- Any individual produced from a single egg.
- The individuals collectively produced from a single egg, also called a compound animal.
Words that rhyme with zoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoon.
Questions about saying zoon
How do you pronounce zoon?
Say ZOH-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊɑn/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoon?
Zoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · on.
Is zoon 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 /ˈzəʊɒn/ (ZOH-on).