How to pronounce zygon
Say it like ZY-gon. Zygon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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US American/ˈzaɪɡɑn/ZY-gon
UK British/ˈzaɪɡɒn/ZY-gon
- ZY
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zygon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zygon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZY-gon.
What does zygon mean?
noun
- In the cerebrum, a short crossbar fissure that connects the two pairs of branches of a larger zygal (H-shaped) fissure.
- An affinity or connection in a piece of music between tones, chords, or phrases, such that one part appears to repeat, to imitate, or to derive from the other, especially when perceived as an organizing principle in the music; a zygonic relationship.
Questions about saying zygon
How do you pronounce zygon?
Say ZY-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zygon?
Zygon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · gon.
Is zygon 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 /ˈzaɪɡɒn/ (ZY-gon).