How to Pronounce "lexicon"
word
ˈɫɛksɪˌkɑn
LEKS-ih-kahn
lˈɛksɪkən
LEKS-ih-kuhn
Definition
A lexicon is the collection of words and phrases in a language, or all the words used by a particular person or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛksɪˌkɑn
British English
lˈɛksɪkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEKS-ih-kahn
UK
LEKS-ih-kuhn
Listen in Context
The English lexicon contains thousands of words.
A child's lexicon grows as they learn new words.
Each profession has its own lexicon.
You won't find that slang in any official lexicon.