How to pronounce tiptoed
Say it like TIP-tohd. Tiptoed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
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US American/ˈtɪpˌtoʊd/TIP-tohd
UK British/ˈtɪpˌtəʊd/TIP-tohd
- TIP
- tohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiptoed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tiptoed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TIP-tohd.
What does tiptoed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of tiptoe How to pronounce tiptoe
Questions about saying tiptoed
How do you pronounce tiptoed?
Say TIP-tohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpˌtoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpˌtəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiptoed?
Tiptoed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · tohd.
Is tiptoed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɪpˌtəʊd/ (TIP-tohd).