How to pronounce baton
Say it like BAT-ahn. Baton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- ahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of baton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BAT-on.
Other ways to say baton
Baton also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- buh-TAHN /bəˈtɑn/
What does baton mean?
- a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
- a short stout club used primarily by policemen
- a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
Where does baton come from?
From French bâton. Doublet of baston.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying baton
How do you pronounce baton?
Say BAT-ahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌtɑn/. In British English it is /ˈbætɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baton?
Baton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · ahn.
Is baton 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 /ˈbætɒn/ (BAT-on).