How to Pronounce "batton"
word
ˈbætən
BAT-uhn
bˈætən
BAT-uhn
Definition
A baton is a thin, stick-like object that can be used by a conductor to direct music, by police as a tool, or passed in a relay race. 'Batton' is a common misspelling of 'baton'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbætən
British English
bˈætən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAT-uhn
UK
BAT-uhn
Listen in Context
The conductor held a batton in his hand.
The police officer used his batton.
He grabbed the batton during the relay race.
Don’t forget to spell baton correctly when writing about music.