How to pronounce singleton
Say it like SING-gul-tun. Singleton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- gul
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singleton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of singleton
American and British speakers say singleton in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-gul-tun.
What does singleton mean?
- A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.
- A hand containing only one card of a certain suit.
- A single object, especially one of a group.
- Of a class offered only once within a school year.
Where does singleton come from?
From single + -ton, probably following the model of simpleton.
Questions about saying singleton
How do you pronounce singleton?
Say SING-gul-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singleton?
Singleton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · gul · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say singleton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.