How to Pronounce Nylons

To pronounce "nylons", say NYLONS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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

What does nylons mean?

noun

  1. Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
  2. (in the plural) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.

    “I tore a hole in my nylons while walking home through the woods.”

noun

  1. Stockings made from nylon

Words that rhyme with nylons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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How many syllables are in "nylons"?▾

"Nylons" has one syllable.

What does "nylons" mean?▾

Nylons: Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.

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