zion

Zion has 2 syllables: zi · on.

noun. An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal.

noun. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine.

noun. Originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem.