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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

earcon

/ˈɪəɹˌkɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
earcon
IPA
/ˈɪəɹˌkɑn/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A brief, distinctive sound used to represent a specific item or event.

Etymology

Blend of ear + icon.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɪəɹˌkɑn/
  • British English: /ˈɪə̯.kɒn/

Inflected Forms

earcons (plural)

Derived Forms

earconic

Frequently Paired Words

lyricon musicon

Questions

How do you pronounce earcon?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪəɹˌkɑn/.
What does earcon mean?
A brief, distinctive sound used to represent a specific item or event.
Where does earcon come from?
Blend of ear + icon.

How to pronounce earcon

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “earcon”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɪəɹˌkɑn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “earcon” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.