How to pronounce phaeton
Say it like FAY-ih-tun. Phaeton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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US American/ˈfeɪɪtən/FAY-ih-tun
UK British/ˈfeɪtən/FAY-tun
- FAY
- ih
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phaeton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phaeton
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAY-tun.
What does phaeton mean?
noun
- a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses
- a large open touring motorcar with a folding top
Where does phaeton come from?
Borrowed from French phaéton.
Questions about saying phaeton
How do you pronounce phaeton?
Say FAY-ih-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phaeton?
Phaeton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · ih · tun.
Is phaeton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈfeɪtən/ (FAY-tun).