3 syllables: Fa, vi, con. Stress on Fa.
FAY-vik-uhn
/ˈfeɪvɪkən/
Favicon is pronounced FAY-vik-uhn (/ˈfeɪvɪkən/). It has three syllables (Fa-vi-con), with the stress on "Fa". A favicon is a small icon associated with a webpage, typically displayed in a browser tab or bookmark bar. It serves as a visual identifier for a site and is usually a simplified logo or symbol. The term combines 'favorite' and 'icon' to describe its function across platforms and devices.
nounA favicon is a small icon associated with a webpage, typically displayed in a browser tab or bookmark bar. It serves as a visual identifier for a site and is usually a simplified logo or symbol. The term combines 'favorite' and 'icon' to describe its function across platforms and devices.
- You: Focus on first-syllable stress FEI-voh-kon. Common error: saying fa-vi-kon with reduced initial vowel; correction: maintain /feɪ/ for the first syllable. - You: Middle vowel length. Common error: prolonging /ɪ/ or turning it into /iː/. Correction: keep /ɪ/ short and lax, as in 'kit'. - You: Final consonant clarity. Common error: muting the n, creating /kɒ/ or /kɔ/; correction: finish with a crisp /n/ release. - You: Linking to surrounding sounds. Practice transitions to avoid cluster blending: ensure each syllable is distinct when spoken slowly, then blend at natural speed.
"I added a new favicon to the website so it appears correctly in browser tabs."
"The favicon is a tiny image, but it helps users recognize your site at a glance."
"If your favicon doesn’t render, browsers may show a generic icon instead."
Favicon is pronounced FEI-voh-kahn, with the primary stress on the first syllable. IPA: US /ˈfeɪ.vɪ.kɒn/, UK /ˈfeɪ.vɪ.kɒn/, AU /ˈfeɪ.vɪ.kɒn/. Start with the diphthong /eɪ/ as in 'face', then a short /vɪ/, and finish with /kɒn/ as in 'con'. Keep the final n lightly released. Audio reference: imagine saying 'face-vi' quickly before 'con'.
Common mistakes: misplacing the stress (say-FA-vicon), mispronouncing the middle vowel as /iː/ (fee-voh-con), or reducing the final syllable to a 'kon' with heavy tensing. Correction: stress the first syllable: FEI-voh-kon, keep /ɪ/ as a short, lax vowel in the middle, and finish with a clear /ən/ rather than /ɒn/-heavy. Practice by isolating each syllable: /feɪ/ /vɪ/ /kɒn/ and blending.
In US and UK, the first syllable carries primary stress: /ˈfeɪ.vɪ.kɒn/. In Australian English, vowel values are similar, but you may hear a slightly more centralized /ɪ/ and a relaxed /ɒ/ depending on region. Rhoticity is not a major factor here, as the word remains non-rhotic-ish in some dialects when connected. Overall the pattern remains FEI-voh-kon, with minor vowel shifts per accent.
Two main challenges: the quick transition from /feɪ/ to /vɪ/ can create a blended sound, and the final unstressed /ɒn/ can drift toward /ən/ or /ɔn/ depending on accent. Practice by slowing to three beats: FEI – /vɪ/ – /kɒn/, ensuring the middle /ɪ/ stays short and the final /n/ is lightly released.
Yes, the word uniquely combines a familiar first syllable with a distinct 'con' ending. The emphasis on the first syllable plus the short, clipped middle vowel gives it a crisp, technical sound that stands out in speech. Be mindful of keeping /ɪ/ short and avoiding an overlong /ɒ/ in rapid speech.
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- US: Rely slightly on a lax /ɪ/ and a clear /ɪ/ in the second syllable; final /ɒ/ often realized as a short open back rounded vowel. IPA: /ˈfeɪ.vɪ.kɒn/. - UK: Similar, with slightly tighter vowel in /ɒ/ and more precise articulation of /k/. - AU: May have more centralized or closed mouth positions; watch for a broader diphthong in /eɪ/ and a lighter /n/ at the end. Emphasize non-rhotic tendencies and keep final consonant distinct. - General tip: practice with minimal pairs that contrast crisp first syllable and the final /ən/ vs /ɔn/ realizations; record to compare.
The term favicon comes from a contraction of favorite icon, used to describe a small icon representing a site in web browsers. The concept emerged with the rise of graphical web browsers that allowed page icons in tabs and address bars. The phrase first appeared in the late 1990s as sites experimented with branded glyphs for quick visual identification. Over time, web standards and icon sizes evolved (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, and newer scalable vector icons), but the name favicon persisted in common web development vocabulary. The word joined the lexicon as the practice of adding site-specific icons became a near-universal web convention, particularly with early browser support from Internet Explorer and Netscape, and later standardized practices for favicon.ico in the root directory and favicon.png/svg assets across platforms.
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Words that rhyme with "Favicon"
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