How to Pronounce Halogen

To pronounce "halogen", say HAL-og-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

halogen

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Letters

/ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “halogen”

"halogen" has 3 syllables: hal-og-en. It rhymes with thallogen and salogen, if that helps it stick.

What does halogen mean?

noun

  1. Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine, which form a salt by direct union with a metal.
  2. A light fixture in which the filament is surrounded by an atmosphere of a halogen gas,

Words that rhyme with halogen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thallogensalogen

Related words

halidehalogenatedtungstenhalogenidedihalogenhalogenitechlorineradiohalogen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "halogen"?▾

"Halogen" has 3 syllables: hal · og · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "halogen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "halogen" is /ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/.

What does "halogen" mean?▾

Halogen: Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine, which form a salt by direct union with a metal.

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