How to Pronounce Muon

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

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Letters

/ˈmjuːɒn/

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What does muon mean?

noun

  1. An unstable elementary particle in the lepton family, having similar properties to the electron but with a mass 207 times greater.

Related words

mu-mesonneutrinoneutrinosmuoniummuononiumantimuon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muon"?▾

"Muon" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "muon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "muon" is /ˈmjuːɒn/.

What does "muon" mean?▾

Muon: An unstable elementary particle in the lepton family, having similar properties to the electron but with a mass 207 times greater.

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