How to pronounce futon
Say it like FOO-ton. Futon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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US American/ˈfutɑn/FOO-ton
UK British/ˈfuːtɒn/FOO-ton
- FOO
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of futon
- 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: FOO-ton.
What does futon mean?
noun
- A thin mattress of tufted cotton or similar material, placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame as a bed.
- A round cushion used for Zen meditation, traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves.
- A specific kind of sofa-bed, with a fixed cushion that forms a mattress when folded down and a sofa when folded up.
Questions about saying futon
How do you pronounce futon?
Say FOO-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈfutɑn/. In British English it is /ˈfuːtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futon?
Futon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · ton.
Is futon 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 /ˈfuːtɒn/ (FOO-ton).