How to pronounce chiton
Say it like KY-tun. Chiton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chiton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KY-tun.
What does chiton mean?
- Any of various rock-clinging marine molluscs of the class Polyplacophora, including the genus Chiton.
Where does chiton come from?
From New Latin chiton.
Words that rhyme with chiton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chiton.
Questions about saying chiton
How do you pronounce chiton?
Say KY-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiton?
Chiton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · tun.
Is chiton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkaɪtən/ (KY-tun).