How to pronounce newton
Say it like NOO-tun. Newton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of newton
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NYOO-tun.
What does newton mean?
- English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
- a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes
Where does newton come from?
Named after the English scientist Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1726) in 1948.
Words that rhyme with newton
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Questions about saying newton
How do you pronounce newton?
Say NOO-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutən/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newton?
Newton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · tun.
Is newton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːtən/ (NYOO-tun).