How to pronounce simpletonian
Say it like sim-pul-TOH-nee-un. Simpletonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- sim
- pul
- TOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simpletonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of simpletonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sim-pul-TOH-nee-un.
What does simpletonian mean?
- Relating to or characteristic of a simpleton.
Where does simpletonian come from?
From simpleton + -ian.
Questions about saying simpletonian
How do you pronounce simpletonian?
Say sim-pul-TOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmpəlˈtoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmpəlˈtəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simpletonian?
Simpletonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: sim · pul · TOH · nee · un.
Is simpletonian 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 /ˌsɪmpəlˈtəʊniən/ (sim-pul-TOH-nee-un).