How to pronounce triton
Say it like TRY-tun. Triton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of triton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRY-tun.
What does triton mean?
- the nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons.
- Any of several marine gastropods of the family Ranellidae, which have a pointed spiral shell.
Words that rhyme with triton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triton.
Questions about saying triton
How do you pronounce triton?
Say TRY-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triton?
Triton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · tun.
Is triton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtraɪtən/ (TRY-tun).