How to pronounce batons
Say it like ba-TAHNZ. Batons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHNZ).
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- ba
- TAHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- baKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of batons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ba-TONZ.
What does batons mean?
- plural of baton How to pronounce baton
Words that rhyme with batons
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of batons.
Questions about saying batons
How do you pronounce batons?
Say ba-TAHNZ. The American pronunciation is /bæˈtɑnz/. In British English it is /bæˈtɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batons?
Batons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHNZ). Broken into parts: ba · TAHNZ.
Is batons 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 /bæˈtɒnz/ (ba-TONZ).