How to pronounce toby
Say it like TOH-bee. Toby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toby 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toby
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-bee.
What does toby mean?
- a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
Words that rhyme with toby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toby.
Questions about saying toby
How do you pronounce toby?
Say TOH-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊbi/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toby?
Toby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · bee.
Is toby 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 /ˈtəʊbi/ (TOH-bee).