How to pronounce futons
Say it like FOO-tonz. Futons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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US American/ˈfutɑnz/FOO-tonz
UK British/ˈfuːtɒnz/FOO-tonz
- FOO
- tonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futons 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.
- tonzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of futons
- 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-tonz.
What does futons mean?
noun
- plural of futon How to pronounce futon
Questions about saying futons
How do you pronounce futons?
Say FOO-tonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfutɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈfuːtɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futons?
Futons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · tonz.
Is futons 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 /ˈfuːtɒnz/ (FOO-tonz).