Barytone

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbærɪtəʊn/

Alternative forms

• linguistics: baritone

Origin

From Latin barytonos, from Ancient Greek βαρύτονος ("not oxytone").

Full definition of barytone

Adjective

1. (linguistics) Of or pertaining to a barytone word; not having an accent on the ultimate syllable.

Hyponyms

• paroxytone
• proparoxytone

Related terms

• oxytone
• paroxytone
• proparoxytone

Noun

1. (linguistics) A word that is not accented on the ultimate syllable.
2. (linguistics) A word that is accented on the penultimate syllable.