How to pronounce zacaton
Say it like SAK-uh-tohn. Zacaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- uh
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zacaton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zacaton
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAK-uh-tohn.
What does zacaton mean?
- Alternative spelling of sacaton.
Questions about saying zacaton
How do you pronounce zacaton?
Say SAK-uh-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækəˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsækəˌtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zacaton?
Zacaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · uh · tohn.
Is zacaton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsækəˌtəʊn/ (SAK-uh-tohn).