How to pronounce wheaton
Say it like WEE-tun. Wheaton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheaton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wheaton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WEE-tun.
What does wheaton mean?
- A unit of influence equal to 500 thousand followers on the Twitter microblogging site.
Where does wheaton come from?
Named after Wil Wheaton, and coined by John Kovalic in the webcomic Dork Tower in 2009.
Words that rhyme with wheaton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheaton.
Questions about saying wheaton
How do you pronounce wheaton?
Say WEE-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwitən/. In British English it is /ˈwiːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheaton?
Wheaton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · tun.
Is wheaton 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 /ˈwiːtən/ (WEE-tun).