How to Pronounce Icons

To pronounce "icons", say IC-ons — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

IC-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “icons”

"icons" has 2 syllables: ic-ons. It rhymes with cons and bonze, if that helps it stick.

What does icons 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 icons

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consbonzeechelonsbronzefronskhansnylonsphotonsfawnshoganslexiconsneons

Related words

ikonimagepicturefigurinesidolsstarsstatuessymbols

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "icons"?▾

"Icons" has 2 syllables: ic · ons.

What does "icons" mean?▾

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

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