How to pronounce paroxytone
Say it like puh-ROK-sih-tohn. Paroxytone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK).
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- puh
- ROK
- sih
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paroxytone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of paroxytone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-ROK-sih-tohn.
What does paroxytone mean?
- Having the stress or accent on the penultimate syllable.
- A paroxytone word.
Questions about saying paroxytone
How do you pronounce paroxytone?
Say puh-ROK-sih-tohn. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɑksɪˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /pəˈrɒksɪˌtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paroxytone?
Paroxytone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK). Broken into parts: puh · ROK · sih · tohn.
Is paroxytone 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 /pəˈrɒksɪˌtəʊn/ (puh-ROK-sih-tohn).