How to pronounce toft
Say it like TOFT. Toft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of toft
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOFT.
What does toft mean?
- A hillock.
- A homestead, especially one on a hill.
- A messuage with right of common.
Where does toft come from?
From Old Norse toft, from Proto-Germanic *tumþiz, from Proto-Indo-European *dem- (“to build”).
Words that rhyme with toft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toft.
Questions about saying toft
How do you pronounce toft?
Say TOFT. The American pronunciation is /tɑft/. In British English it is /tɒft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toft?
Toft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOFT.
Is toft 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 /tɒft/ (TOFT).