how to pronounce piton

/ˈpiː.tɒn/

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piton is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of piton

noun:

A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).

verb:

To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.

piton frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word piton occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.