To pronounce "spittoon", say SPITT-oon — 2 syllables, IPA /spɪˈtuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/spɪˈtuːn/
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"spittoon" has 2 syllables: spitt-oon. It rhymes with ratoon and batoon, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Spittoon" has 2 syllables: spitt · oon.
The IPA transcription of "spittoon" is /spɪˈtuːn/.
Spittoon: A receptacle for spit.
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