To pronounce "athlon", say ATHL-on — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ATHL-on
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"athlon" has 2 syllables: athl-on. It rhymes with pentathlon and triathlon, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Athlon" has 2 syllables: athl · on.
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