How to Pronounce Chitons

To pronounce "chitons", say CHIT-ons — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CHIT-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “chitons”

"chitons" has 2 syllables: chit-ons. It rhymes with buttons and gluttons, if that helps it stick.

What does chitons mean?

noun

  1. A loose woolen tunic worn by men and women in Ancient Greece.

noun

  1. Any of various rock-clinging marine molluscs of the class Polyplacophora, including the genus Chiton.

Synonyms

coat-of-mail shellloricatepolyplacophoranpolyplacophoresea cradle

Words that rhyme with chitons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttonsgluttonssit-ins

Related words

polyplacophorecrinoidsechinodermsconodontsradulaplastronannelidsbrachiopod

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chitons"?▾

"Chitons" has 2 syllables: chit · ons.

What does "chitons" mean?▾

Chitons: A loose woolen tunic worn by men and women in Ancient Greece.

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