How to pronounce toiletry
Say it like TOY-luh-tree. Toiletry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOY).
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- TOY
- luh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toiletry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toiletry
American and British speakers say toiletry in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔɪlətri/ in the US and /ˈtɔɪlətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOY-luh-tree.
What does toiletry mean?
- Any item used for personal hygiene or grooming (for one's toilet).
Where does toiletry come from?
From toilet + -ry.
Questions about saying toiletry
How do you pronounce toiletry?
Say TOY-luh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔɪlətri/. In British English it is /ˈtɔɪlətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toiletry?
Toiletry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOY). Broken into parts: TOY · luh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say toiletry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔɪlətri/ and the British form is /ˈtɔɪlətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.