How to pronounce toey
Say it like TOH-ee. Toey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toey 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-ee.
What does toey mean?
- Agitated, anticipatory, excited (sometimes specifically sexually so), nervous.
Where does toey come from?
From toe + -y.
Words that rhyme with toey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toey.
Questions about saying toey
How do you pronounce toey?
Say TOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊi/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toey?
Toey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ee.
Is toey 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 /ˈtəʊi/ (TOH-ee).