barytone
barytone · barytones · barytona
A word that is not accented on the ultimate syllableA word that is not accented on the ultimate syllable.
/ˈbæɹɪtəʊn/
Meaning
2 sensesA word that is not accented on the ultimate syllable.
A word that is accented on the penultimate syllable.
More definitions
- a male singer
Origin
From Latin barytonus /barytonos, from Ancient Greek βαρύτονος (barútonos). Doublet of bariFrom Latin barytonus /barytonos, from Ancient Greek βαρύτονος (barútonos). Doublet of baritone and baryton.
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Forms
plural: barytones / barytonaSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a male singer:baritone
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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