How to pronounce piton
Say it like PEE-tawn. Piton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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US American/ˈpiˌtɔn/PEE-tawn
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- PEE
- tawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does piton mean?
noun
- A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
- To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.
Where does piton come from?
Borrowed from French piton (“nail”).
Questions about saying piton
How do you pronounce piton?
Say PEE-tawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌtɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piton?
Piton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · tawn.