How to Pronounce "siphon"
word
ˈsaɪfən
SY-fuhn
sˈaɪfən
SY-fuhn
Definition
A siphon is a tube used to move liquid from one container to another, using air pressure and gravity. It can also mean to remove something, usually liquid, from a place using this method.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪfən
British English
sˈaɪfən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-fuhn
UK
SY-fuhn
Listen in Context
We used a tube to siphon water from the tank.
He tried to siphon gas from the car.
You can siphon liquid using a simple plastic hose.
They managed to siphon off thousands of dollars from the company.