How to pronounce toaster
Say it like TOH-ster. Toaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of toaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-stuh.
What does toaster mean?
- An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.
- A toasting fork.
- One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).
Where does toaster come from?
From toast + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (patient suffix).
Words that rhyme with toaster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toaster.
Questions about saying toaster
How do you pronounce toaster?
Say TOH-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toaster?
Toaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ster.
Is toaster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtəʊstə/ (TOH-stuh).