readathon

Questions

What does readathon mean?

An event during which people read books in order to raise money for charity.

Where does readathon come from?

Blend of read + marathon; compare telethon, walkathon, etc.

How to pronounce readathon

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “readathon”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “readathon”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “readathon” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.