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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

xenon

/ˈzinɑn/

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Start with “z,” rather than “ks.”

Begin with a strong zee. The x represents one voiced z sound here; keep the second vowel less prominent and finish with n.

2 syllables · Stress on syllable 1

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“The display describes a xenon lamp.”

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What does xenon mean?

noun

  1. The chemical element (symbol Xe) with an atomic number of 54. It is a colorless, odorless, unreactive noble gas, used notably in camera flash technology.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈzinɑn/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈzinən//ˈzɛnɑn/
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