How to pronounce santon
Say it like SAN-tun. Santon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN).
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US American/ˈsæntən/SAN-tun
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- SAN
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Santon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does santon mean?
noun
- A Muslim holy man.
- In France (originally Provence), a small, hand-painted, terracotta figurine of a nativity character.
Where does santon come from?
Borrowed from French santon, from Spanish santón.
Words that rhyme with santon
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Questions about saying santon
How do you pronounce santon?
Say SAN-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæntən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in santon?
Santon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN). Broken into parts: SAN · tun.