How to pronounce tokens
Say it like TOH-kunz. Tokens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊkənz/TOH-kunz
UK British/ˈtəʊkənz/TOH-kunz
- TOH
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tokens 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.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tokens
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-kunz.
What does tokens mean?
noun
- plural of token How to pronounce token
- third-person singular simple present indicative of token How to pronounce token
Questions about saying tokens
How do you pronounce tokens?
Say TOH-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊkənz/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tokens?
Tokens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · kunz.
Is tokens 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 /ˈtəʊkənz/ (TOH-kunz).