How to pronounce allochthon
Say it like uh-LAHK-thun. Allochthon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK).
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- uh
- LAHK
- thun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allochthon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allochthon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-LOK-thun.
What does allochthon mean?
- A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.
Where does allochthon come from?
1940–45; back formation from allochthonous.
Questions about saying allochthon
How do you pronounce allochthon?
Say uh-LAHK-thun. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑkθən/. In British English it is /əˈlɒkθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allochthon?
Allochthon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK). Broken into parts: uh · LAHK · thun.
Is allochthon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈlɒkθən/ (uh-LOK-thun).