How to Pronounce Piton

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpiːˌtɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piton”

"piton" has 2 syllables: pit-on. It rhymes with retcon, if that helps it stick.

What does piton mean?

noun

  1. A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).

verb

  1. To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.

Words that rhyme with piton

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retcon

Related words

knifebladespikebergstockwhammerpilepicketpinnacletine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piton"?▾

"Piton" has 2 syllables: pit · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "piton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piton" is /ˈpiːˌtɒn/.

What does "piton" mean?▾

Piton: A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).

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