How to Pronounce Crayon

To pronounce "crayon", say CRAY-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crayon”

"crayon" has 2 syllables: cray-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does crayon mean?

noun

  1. A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.
  2. A colored pencil, a colouring pencil

verb

  1. To draw with a crayon.

Synonyms

pencil crayon

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Words that rhyme with crayon

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crayon"?▾

"Crayon" has 2 syllables: cray · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "crayon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crayon" is /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/.

What does "crayon" mean?▾

Crayon: A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.

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