How to pronounce toga
Say it like TOH-guh. Toga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toga 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of toga
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-guh.
What does toga mean?
- A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
- A loose wrap gown.
- cap and gown; ceremonial gown or robe (worn by a graduate, lawyer, judge, professor etc.)
Where does toga come from?
The Philippine (and Indonesian) senses are due to the resemblance of the white ceremonial gowns worn by graduates of institutions to the loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
Words that rhyme with toga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toga.
Questions about saying toga
How do you pronounce toga?
Say TOH-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊɡə/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toga?
Toga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · guh.
Is toga 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 /ˈtəʊɡə/ (TOH-guh).