How to Pronounce Weapon

To pronounce "weapon", say WEAP-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɛ.pən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɛ.pən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “weapon”

"weapon" has 2 syllables: weap-on. It rhymes with step-in and crepon, if that helps it stick.

What does weapon mean?

noun

  1. An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

    “The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon.”

  2. An instrument or other means of harming or exerting control over another.

    “Money is the main weapon of modern oligarchs.”

Words that rhyme with weapon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

step-increponheppenseponsepawnpeppindeppen

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weapon"?▾

"Weapon" has 2 syllables: weap · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "weapon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weapon" is /ˈwɛ.pən/.

What does "weapon" mean?▾

Weapon: An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

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