How to Pronounce "pitons"
word
ˈpiˌtɔnz
PEE-tawnz
pˈɪtənz
PIH-tuhnz
Definition
Metal spikes or anchors driven into rock to support ropes, especially during rock climbing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpiˌtɔnz
British English
pˈɪtənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEE-tawnz
UK
PIH-tuhnz
Listen in Context
The climber hammered the pitons into the rock.
We need more pitons for this climb.
The guide checked all the pitons before we started.
He ran out of pitons halfway up the mountain.