American English pronunciation

How to pronounce ion

IPA transcription: ['aɪ,ɑn]

Pronunciation variants: ['aɪ,ɑn]['aɪən]

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Noun

  • a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

Usage examples

  • The table below is taken from the selection on the Bach-Cantatas website.
  • back into the excavation.
  • Cognitive science should take more interest in the foundations of mathematics.
  • This effectively halted Indian immigration.
  • Something deep beneath the earth shifted, sending vibrations strong enough to register on earthquake detection mechanisms hundreds of miles away.
  • The ascent profile varies between missions.
  • Pork cutlet is also very tasty, but our religion does not allow us to eat it.
  • Watamu is a small fishing community and East Africa's first Marine National Park.
  • The race was formerly staged during Newmarket's Champions' Day meeting in mid-October.
  • Cube maps provide a fairly straightforward and efficient solution to rendering stable specular highlights.