How to Pronounce “onion

word

/ˈənjən/
UHN-yuhn
/ˈʌniən/
UHN-yuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈənjən/

British English

/ˈʌniən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

UHN-yuhn

UK

UHN-yuhn

Listen in Context

I always put onion in my salad.

Please cut the onion into small pieces.

The soup has a strong onion flavor.

Be careful—chopping onion can make your eyes water.