How to pronounce eschaton
Say it like ES-kuh-tahn. Eschaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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US American/ˈɛskətɑn/ES-kuh-tahn
UK British/tɒn/TON
- ES
- kuh
- tahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eschaton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eschaton
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TON.
What does eschaton mean?
noun
- The apocalypse; the approach of Christ’s reign immediately preceding the end of the world; a conception of or circumstance pertaining to this era.
- An end or fulfilment of history in general.“immanentize the eschaton”
Questions about saying eschaton
How do you pronounce eschaton?
Say ES-kuh-tahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskətɑn/. In British English it is /tɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eschaton?
Eschaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kuh · tahn.
Is eschaton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /tɒn/ (TON).