How to pronounce toadpole
Say it like TOHD-pohl. Toadpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOHD).
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- TOHD
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toadpole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of toadpole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHD-pohl.
What does toadpole mean?
- A young toad in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.
Where does toadpole come from?
Blend of toad + tadpole.
Questions about saying toadpole
How do you pronounce toadpole?
Say TOHD-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊdpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊdpoʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toadpole?
Toadpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOHD). Broken into parts: TOHD · pohl.
Is toadpole 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 /ˈtəʊdpoʊl/ (TOHD-pohl).