English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Icon Pronunciation
Icon is pronounced EYE-kahn, IPA /ˈaɪkɑn/.
EYE-kahn
US /ˈaɪkɑn/ · UK /ˈaɪkɒn/
Syllables: EYE · kahn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A symbol or famous figure that stands for something, or a small picture on a screen.
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Icon in a Sentence
- The bridge has become an icon of the city.
- Click the icon in the top right corner.
- She was an icon of post-war cinema.
Common Mispronunciations of Icon
Not i-KAHN
Lead off on the full name of the letter i, EYE, and let kahn follow quietly behind it.
Not EYE-kuhn
The second beat keeps a clear o, kahn, instead of fading away. Iconic shows where that vowel really sits.
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