How to pronounce tod
Say it like TOD. Tod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOD.
What does tod mean?
- A male fox.
- A fox in general.
- Someone like a fox; a crafty person.
- A bush, especially of ivy.
- An old English measure of weight, usually of wool, containing two stone or 28 pounds (13 kg).
Where does tod come from?
From Middle English tod, of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with tod
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tod.
Questions about saying tod
How do you pronounce tod?
Say TOD. The American pronunciation is /tɑd/. In British English it is /tɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tod?
Tod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOD.
Is tod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɒd/ (TOD).