How to pronounce baritone
Say it like BAR-ih-tohn. Baritone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbærɪtoʊn/BAR-ih-tohn
UK British/ˈbærɪtəʊn/BAR-ih-tohn
- BAR
- ih
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baritone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of baritone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAR-ih-tohn.
What does baritone mean?
noun
- The male voice between tenor and bass.
- The musical range between tenor and bass.
- A person, instrument, or group that performs in the range between tenor and bass.
Questions about saying baritone
How do you pronounce baritone?
Say BAR-ih-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærɪtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈbærɪtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baritone?
Baritone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ih · tohn.
Is baritone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbærɪtəʊn/ (BAR-ih-tohn).