How to Pronounce Parhelion

To pronounce "parhelion", say PARH-el-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɑːˈhiːlɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɑːˈhiːlɪən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parhelion”

"parhelion" has 3 syllables: parh-el-ion. It rhymes with aurelian and carelian, if that helps it stick.

What does parhelion mean?

noun

  1. A bright spot in the sky due to the refraction of the sun’s image by ice crystals.
  2. A reflection or image.

Synonyms

mock sunsun dog

Words that rhyme with parhelion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aureliancarelian

Related words

sundogparheliumparaseleneparanthelionhaloperihelionperihelium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parhelion"?▾

"Parhelion" has 3 syllables: parh · el · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "parhelion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parhelion" is /pɑːˈhiːlɪən/.

What does "parhelion" mean?▾

Parhelion: A bright spot in the sky due to the refraction of the sun’s image by ice crystals.

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