How to Pronounce "spittoons"
word
spɪˈtun(z)
spi-TOONZ
spɪtˈuːnz
spi-TOONZ
Definition
Containers, usually made of metal or ceramic, placed on the floor or table for people to spit into, especially in public places in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
spɪˈtun(z)
British English
spɪtˈuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spi-TOONZ
UK
spi-TOONZ
Listen in Context
In the old train station, there were spittoons in every corner.
The museum displays several antique spittoons.
People used to spit tobacco into spittoons in public places.
Saloon floors were once lined with spittoons for the patrons.