How to pronounce spittoon
Say it like spih-TOON. Spittoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOON).
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- spih
- TOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spittoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of spittoon
American and British speakers say spittoon in essentially the same way: /spɪˈtun/ in the US and /spɪˈtuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: spih-TOON.
What does spittoon mean?
- A receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.
Where does spittoon come from?
From spit + -oon.
Words that rhyme with spittoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spittoon.
Questions about saying spittoon
How do you pronounce spittoon?
Say spih-TOON. The American pronunciation is /spɪˈtun/. In British English it is /spɪˈtuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spittoon?
Spittoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOON). Broken into parts: spih · TOON.
Do Americans and Brits say spittoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɪˈtun/ and the British form is /spɪˈtuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.