How to pronounce syntheton
Say it like SIN-thuh-ton. Syntheton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- thuh
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syntheton 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.
- thuhKeep 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 syntheton
- 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-thuh-ton.
What does syntheton mean?
- A set phrase linking two or more non-synonymous words by conjunction.
Questions about saying syntheton
How do you pronounce syntheton?
Say SIN-thuh-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnθətɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnθətɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syntheton?
Syntheton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · thuh · ton.
Is syntheton 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 /ˈsɪnθətɒn/ (SIN-thuh-ton).