How to Pronounce Baton

To pronounce "baton", say BAT-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbætɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbætɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “baton”

"baton" has 2 syllables: bat-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: batton, bataan, batten — easy to mix up when writing.

What does baton mean?

noun

  1. A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes

    “the baton of a field marshal”

  2. The stick of a conductor in musical performances.

verb

  1. To strike with a baton.

Synonyms

billy clubnightstick

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Words that rhyme with baton

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

truncheonrodstaffmacewandbeaterpolebar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baton"?▾

"Baton" has 2 syllables: bat · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "baton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "baton" is /ˈbætɒn/.

What does "baton" mean?▾

Baton: A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes

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