How to pronounce tolan
Say it like TOH-lun. Tolan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tolan 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tolan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-lun.
What does tolan mean?
- Alternative form of tolane.
Words that rhyme with tolan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tolan.
Questions about saying tolan
How do you pronounce tolan?
Say TOH-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊlən/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tolan?
Tolan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · lun.
Is tolan 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 /ˈtəʊlən/ (TOH-lun).