To pronounce "chiton", say CHIT-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkaɪtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkaɪtn̩/
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"chiton" has 2 syllables: chit-on. It rhymes with button and chitin, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: chitin — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Chiton" has 2 syllables: chit · on.
The IPA transcription of "chiton" is /ˈkaɪtn̩/.
Chiton: A loose woolen tunic worn by men and women in Ancient Greece.
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