How to Pronounce Kaon

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

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/ˈkeɪˌɑn/

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What does kaon mean?

noun

  1. Any of four unstable subatomic particles, mesons, they are a combination of a strange quark or antiquark and either an up or down quark or antiquark

Related words

k-mesonkappa-mesonmesonantikaonkaoniumk-particlequarkoniumbottomonium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kaon"?▾

"Kaon" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kaon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kaon" is /ˈkeɪˌɑn/.

What does "kaon" mean?▾

Kaon: Any of four unstable subatomic particles, mesons, they are a combination of a strange quark or antiquark and either an up or down quark or antiquark

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