How to pronounce toff
Say it like TAWF. Toff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAWF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of toff
American and British speakers say toff in essentially the same way: /tɔf/ in the US and /tɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOF.
What does toff mean?
- informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with toff
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Questions about saying toff
How do you pronounce toff?
Say TAWF. The American pronunciation is /tɔf/. In British English it is /tɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toff?
Toff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAWF.
Do Americans and Brits say toff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɔf/ and the British form is /tɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.