How to pronounce sacaton
Say it like SAK-uh-tohn. Sacaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- uh
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacaton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sacaton
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAK-uh-tohn.
What does sacaton mean?
- A tufted perennial grass, Sporobolus airoides, grown in the southwestern United States and Mexico and used for hay and pasture in dry alkaline areas.
Where does sacaton come from?
Borrowed from Spanish zacatón.
Questions about saying sacaton
How do you pronounce sacaton?
Say SAK-uh-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækəˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsækəˌtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacaton?
Sacaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · uh · tohn.
Is sacaton 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 /ˈsækəˌtəʊn/ (SAK-uh-tohn).