How to pronounce toned
Say it like TOHND. Toned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/toʊnd/TOHND
UK British/təʊnd/TOHND
- TOHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of toned
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHND.
What does toned mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of tone How to pronounce tone
- Having a (specified kind of) tone.“high-toned”
- Physically fit, with somewhat defined and firm muscles and limited bodyfat.“a toned body”
Words that rhyme with toned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toned.
Questions about saying toned
How do you pronounce toned?
Say TOHND. The American pronunciation is /toʊnd/. In British English it is /təʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toned?
Toned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOHND.
Is toned 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 /təʊnd/ (TOHND).