How to Pronounce Eon

To pronounce "eon", say EON — one syllable, IPA /ˈiː.ɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈiː.ɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “eon”

"eon" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plebeian and paean, if that helps it stick.

What does eon mean?

noun

  1. Eternity.
  2. A period of 1,000,000,000 years.

Words that rhyme with eon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plebeianpaeanpeontweensteanpheongleenfleenbooleanwheenskreen

Related words

aeoneternitynoeageionphanerozoiceunioan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eon"?▾

"Eon" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "eon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eon" is /ˈiː.ɒn/.

What does "eon" mean?▾

Eon: Eternity.

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