How to Pronounce Yon

To pronounce "yon", say YON — one syllable, IPA /jɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/jɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yon”

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

Sounds exactly like: jaan, yohn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does yon mean?

adjective

  1. That (thing) over there; of something distant, but within sight.

    “He went to climb yon hill.”

adverb

  1. Yonder.

pronoun

  1. That one or those over there.

Words that rhyme with yon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

yonderdistantthithernagaionjunjakye

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yon"?▾

"Yon" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yon" is /jɒn/.

What does "yon" mean?▾

Yon: That (thing) over there; of something distant, but within sight.

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