How to pronounce reggaeton
Say it like reg-ay-TOHN. Reggaeton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOHN).
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- reg
- ay
- TOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reggaeton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- regGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of reggaeton
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: reg-ay-TOHN.
What does reggaeton mean?
- A style of Latin American popular music, originally developing from reggae in Panama but now more of a type of hip hop-dance music mainly associated with Puerto Rico.
Where does reggaeton come from?
Borrowed from Spanish reggaeton.
Words that rhyme with reggaeton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reggaeton.
Questions about saying reggaeton
How do you pronounce reggaeton?
Say reg-ay-TOHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛɡeɪˈtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌrɛɡeɪˈtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reggaeton?
Reggaeton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOHN). Broken into parts: reg · ay · TOHN.
Is reggaeton 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 /ˌrɛɡeɪˈtəʊn/ (reg-ay-TOHN).