How to Pronounce Photons

To pronounce "photons", say PHOT-ons — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PHOT-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “photons”

"photons" has 2 syllables: phot-ons. It rhymes with cons and bonze, if that helps it stick.

What does photons 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.

Words that rhyme with photons

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How many syllables are in "photons"?▾

"Photons" has 2 syllables: phot · ons.

What does "photons" mean?▾

Photons: 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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