How to Pronounce Ion

To pronounce "ion", say ION — one syllable, IPA /ˈaɪɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈaɪɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ion”

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

What does ion mean?

noun

  1. An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

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Words that rhyme with ion

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scionlionzionlyonbriandandelionprionchian

Related words

cationionicli-ionjantransmitparticlelonaeon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ion"?▾

"Ion" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ion" is /ˈaɪɒn/.

What does "ion" mean?▾

Ion: An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

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