How to pronounce toller
Say it like TOH-ler. Toller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toller 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of toller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-luh.
What does toller mean?
- A person who tolls a bell; a bell ringer.
- A person who collects tolls; a tollkeeper.
Where does toller come from?
From toll + -er, from the verb.
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Words that rhyme with toller
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Questions about saying toller
How do you pronounce toller?
Say TOH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toller?
Toller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ler.
Is toller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtəʊlə/ (TOH-luh).