How to pronounce hackathon
Say it like HAK-uh-thawn. Hackathon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK).
- HAK
- uh
- thawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hackathon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hackathon
American and British speakers say hackathon in essentially the same way: /ˈhækəˌθɔn/ in the US and /ˈhækəθɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAK-uh-thon.
What does hackathon mean?
- An event where programmers and others meet for collaborative software development, usually over several days.
Where does hackathon come from?
From hack + -athon.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- codeathon
- codefest
- hackfest
Questions about saying hackathon
How do you pronounce hackathon?
Say HAK-uh-thawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhækəˌθɔn/. In British English it is /ˈhækəθɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hackathon?
Hackathon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK). Broken into parts: HAK · uh · thawn.
Do Americans and Brits say hackathon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhækəˌθɔn/ and the British form is /ˈhækəθɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.