How to pronounce toenail
Say it like TOH-nayl. Toenail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊˌneɪl/TOH-nayl
UK British/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/TOH-nayl
- TOH
- nayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toenail 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.
- naylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of toenail
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-nayl.
What does toenail mean?
noun
- The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.“toenail clippings”
- To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.
Where does toenail come from?
From toe + nail.
Questions about saying toenail
How do you pronounce toenail?
Say TOH-nayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊˌneɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toenail?
Toenail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · nayl.
Is toenail 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 /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ (TOH-nayl).