How to pronounce syndeton
Say it like SIN-duh-ton. Syndeton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- duh
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndeton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of syndeton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIN-dih-ton.
What does syndeton mean?
- The use of conjunctions or conjunctive structures to connect words, phrases, etc.
Questions about saying syndeton
How do you pronounce syndeton?
Say SIN-duh-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪndətɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsɪndɪtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndeton?
Syndeton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · duh · ton.
Is syndeton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɪndɪtɒn/ (SIN-dih-ton).