How to pronounce jotun
Say it like YOH-tun. Jotun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jotun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of jotun
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YOH-tun.
What does jotun mean?
- A member of a race of giants who usually stand in opposition to the Æsir and especially to Thor.
Where does jotun come from?
Learned borrowing from Old Norse jǫtunn, from Proto-Germanic *etunaz (“giant”).
Questions about saying jotun
How do you pronounce jotun?
Say YOH-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊtʊn/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊtʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jotun?
Jotun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · tun.
Is jotun pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈjəʊtʊn/ (YOH-tun).