How to Pronounce Syphon

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

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SYPHON

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💡 Tip for remembering “syphon”

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

Sounds exactly like: siphon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does syphon mean?

noun

  1. A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another.
  2. A soda siphon.

verb

  1. To transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon.
  2. To steal or skim off in small amounts; to embezzle.

Words that rhyme with syphon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hyphensiphonbiffin

Related words

siphonsiphonssiphoningsiphonedpumpfunnelspigotsparger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "syphon"?▾

"Syphon" has one syllable.

What does "syphon" mean?▾

Syphon: A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another.

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