How to pronounce dalton
Say it like DAWL-tun. Dalton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWL).
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- DAWL
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dalton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dalton
American and British speakers say dalton in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔltən/ in the US and /ˈdɒltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOL-tun.
What does dalton mean?
- the atomic mass unit
Where does dalton come from?
Named after the chemist John Dalton.
Questions about saying dalton
How do you pronounce dalton?
Say DAWL-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔltən/. In British English it is /ˈdɒltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dalton?
Dalton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWL). Broken into parts: DAWL · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say dalton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔltən/ and the British form is /ˈdɒltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.