How to pronounce ton
Say it like TUHN. Ton is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ton
American and British speakers say ton in essentially the same way: /tʌn/ in the US and /tʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHN.
What does ton mean?
- a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds
- a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds
Where does ton come from?
Variant of tun (“cask”), influenced by Old French tonne (“ton”).
Words that rhyme with ton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ton.
Words that sound like ton
Questions about saying ton
How do you pronounce ton?
Say TUHN. The American pronunciation is /tʌn/. In British English it is /tʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ton?
Ton is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say ton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌn/ and the British form is /tʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ton?
Ton sounds the same as tonne in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.