How to pronounce toasting
Say it like TOH-sting. Toasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toasting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toasting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-sting.
What does toasting mean?
- present participle and gerund of toast How to pronounce toast
- The action of making a toast (celebratory call to drink).
- The heating of oak panels used to make wine barrels.
- The process by which something, such as bread, is toasted.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with toasting
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Questions about saying toasting
How do you pronounce toasting?
Say TOH-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toasting?
Toasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · sting.
Is toasting 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 /ˈtəʊstɪŋ/ (TOH-sting).