How to Pronounce Photon

To pronounce "photon", say PHOT-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfəʊtɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfəʊtɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “photon”

"photon" has 2 syllables: phot-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does photon mean?

noun

  1. The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

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Words that rhyme with photon

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

lighterrantproto-photonsuperphotonmonophoton

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "photon"?▾

"Photon" has 2 syllables: phot · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "photon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "photon" is /ˈfəʊtɒn/.

What does "photon" mean?▾

Photon: The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

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