How to pronounce tokin
Say it like TOH-kin. Tokin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊkɪn/TOH-kin
UK British/ˈtəʊkɪn/TOH-kin
- TOH
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tokin 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.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tokin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-kin.
What does tokin mean?
noun
- A promoted pawn.
Questions about saying tokin
How do you pronounce tokin?
Say TOH-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tokin?
Tokin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · kin.
Is tokin 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 /ˈtəʊkɪn/ (TOH-kin).