How to pronounce barytone
Say it like BAR-ih-tohn. Barytone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ih
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barytone 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 barytone
- 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 barytone mean?
- Not having an accent on the last syllable.
- Of or pertaining to a word not having an accent on the last syllable.
- Dated form of baritone.
- A word that is not accented on the ultimate syllable.
- A word that is accented on the penultimate syllable.
Words that rhyme with barytone
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Words that sound like barytone
Questions about saying barytone
How do you pronounce barytone?
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 barytone?
Barytone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ih · tohn.
Is barytone 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).
What words sound the same as barytone?
Barytone sounds the same as baritone in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.