How to pronounce toetip
Say it like TOH-tip. Toetip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- tip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toetip 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.
- tipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toetip
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-tip.
What does toetip mean?
- The tip of the human toe or something that encloses it.
Where does toetip come from?
From toe + tip, probably after fingertip.
Questions about saying toetip
How do you pronounce toetip?
Say TOH-tip. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊˌtɪp/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊˌtɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toetip?
Toetip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tip.
Is toetip 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 /ˈtəʊˌtɪp/ (TOH-tip).