To pronounce "etymon", say ETYM-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
etymon
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/ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/
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"etymon" has 2 syllables: etym-on. It rhymes with etamin, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: etamin — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Etymon" has 2 syllables: etym · on.
The IPA transcription of "etymon" is /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/.
Etymon: The source word, or words, of a given word or expression.
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