How to pronounce halcyon

halcyon

/ˈhælsiːən/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/h/as in hello	A light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/iː/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

How do you pronounce halcyon?

Halcyon is pronounced /ˈhælsiːən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in halcyon?

Halcyon has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in halcyon?

The first syllable: /ˈhælsiːən/.