How to pronounce toner
Say it like TOH-ner. Toner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of toner
- 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-nuh.
What does toner mean?
- Powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper.“The printer needs more black toner.”
- Cosmetic lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores, usually used on the face.“She applied a facial toner after washing her skin.”
- A hair product used to reduce brassiness and increase shine in bleached and dyed hair.
Where does toner come from?
From tone + -er.
Words that rhyme with toner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toner.
Questions about saying toner
How do you pronounce toner?
Say TOH-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toner?
Toner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ner.
Is toner 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 /ˈtəʊnə/ (TOH-nuh).