How to Pronounce "ceylon"
word
siˈɫɑn/, /sɪˈɫɑn
si-LAHN or sih-LAHN
seɪˈlɒn
say-LON
Definition
Ceylon is the former name of the country now called Sri Lanka, an island nation south of India. It is also sometimes used to refer to products like 'Ceylon tea' from this region.
IPA Transcription
American English
siˈɫɑn/, /sɪˈɫɑn
British English
seɪˈlɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
si-LAHN or sih-LAHN
UK
say-LON
Listen in Context
Ceylon was once ruled by the British Empire.
Ceylon is now called Sri Lanka.
Many people enjoy drinking Ceylon tea.
My grandfather visited Ceylon before it became Sri Lanka.