How to pronounce onion
noun A round vegetable with a strong smell and layered skin.
Written sound guide
UNyuhn
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Start with the vowel in cup. The second syllable begins with y, as in yes.
01UNStrongest beat
02yuhnLighter beat
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“Please chop one onion.”Your turn
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Start with the vowel in cup. The second syllable begins with y, as in yes. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
