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Added 10 October 2026

barytone

/ˈbæɹɪtəʊn/ adjective

In Latin: barytonus, barytonos Wiktionary

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Not having an accent on the last syllable.
Of or pertaining to a word not having an accent on the last syllable.
Dated form of baritone.

noun

A word that is not accented on the ultimate syllable.
A word that is accented on the penultimate syllable.
Archaic form of baritone.

Origin

From Latin barytonus /barytonos, from Ancient Greek βαρύτονος (barútonos). Doublet of baritone and baryton.

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