How many syllables in baton?

Syllables in baton

2

ba·ton

Baton has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say baton

Said as /bəˈtɑn/2 syllables, ba-TON · da-DUM
Said as /ˈbæˌtɑn/2 syllables, BA-ton · DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say baton slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ba, ton. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with baton

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Questions

How many syllables are in baton?
Baton has two syllables.
How do you divide baton into syllables?
Baton divides as ba-ton.
Which syllable is stressed in baton?
The second syllable (ba-TON).

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