word
Japanese
futon
FOO-ton
ˈfuːtɒnListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
futon
Sounds like
Say 'FOO-ton'.
Dictionary meaning
A Japanese mattress that is laid on the floor for sleeping and rolled up during the day; in the West, a kind of sofa bed.
History and origin
Japanese — 'fu' (cattail rush) + 'ton' (round).
Examples
- Traditional Japanese homes use a futon on a tatami floor rather than a Western-style bed.
Common mispronunciations
FYOO-tonFYU-ton
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “futon” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction