How to pronounce token
Say it like TOH-kun. Token has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtoʊkən/TOH-kun
UK British/ˈtəʊkən/TOH-kun
- TOH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Token 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of token
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-kun.
What does token mean?
noun
- an individual instance of a type of symbol“the word `error' contains three tokens of `r'”
- something serving as a sign of something else
- a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines
- insignificantly small; a matter of form only (tokenish is informal)“the fee was nominal”“a token gesture of resistance”
Where does token come from?
The verb is from Middle English toknen, from Old English tācnian.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with token
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of token.
Questions about saying token
How do you pronounce token?
Say TOH-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊkən/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in token?
Token has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · kun.
Is token 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 /ˈtəʊkən/ (TOH-kun).