How to Pronounce Icon

To pronounce "icon", say IC-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪ.kən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈaɪ.kən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “icon”

"icon" has 2 syllables: ic-on. It rhymes with ikon and icahn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ikon, icahn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does icon mean?

noun

  1. An image, symbol, picture, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.
  2. (especially Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.

Synonyms

graven imageidol

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Words that rhyme with icon

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ikonicahn

Related words

ikonimagepictureidolheathenpaganrepresentationlegend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "icon"?▾

"Icon" has 2 syllables: ic · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "icon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "icon" is /ˈaɪ.kən/.

What does "icon" mean?▾

Icon: An image, symbol, picture, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.

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