How to Pronounce "scion"
word
ˈsaɪən
SY-uhn
sɪˈɒn
si-ON
Definition
A scion is a young member of a rich, famous, or important family, or a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one used for grafting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪən
British English
sɪˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-uhn
UK
si-ON
Listen in Context
The scion of the family inherited the business.
They grafted a scion onto the old tree.
As a scion of royalty, she traveled the world.
Many expect the young scion to run for office someday.