How to pronounce rhyton
Say it like RY-ton. Rhyton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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US American/ˈraɪtɑn/RY-ton
UK British/ˈraɪtɒn/RY-ton
- RY
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhyton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rhyton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RY-ton.
What does rhyton mean?
noun
- A container from which fluids are intended to be drunk, having one handle and usually a base in the form of a head.
- A Thracian drinking horn.
Questions about saying rhyton
How do you pronounce rhyton?
Say RY-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪtɑn/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhyton?
Rhyton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · ton.
Is rhyton 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 /ˈraɪtɒn/ (RY-ton).