How to Pronounce Croton

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɹəʊtən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “croton”

"croton" has 2 syllables: crot-on. It rhymes with misbegotten and begotten, if that helps it stick.

What does croton mean?

noun

  1. Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
  2. A tropical evergreen shrub, Codiaeum variegatum, having glossy foliage, cultivated as a houseplant.

Words that rhyme with croton

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misbegottenbegottentautenrottencottonforgottengottenshottenguncottonboughten

Related words

chloralhudsonharmoncrotonoidrushfoilcrocosmiahogwortoilcrop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "croton"?▾

"Croton" has 2 syllables: crot · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "croton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "croton" is /ˈkɹəʊtən/.

What does "croton" mean?▾

Croton: Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.

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