How to pronounce toniest
Say it like toh-NEEST. Toniest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEST).
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- toh
- NEEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toniest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NEESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toniest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-NEEST.
What does toniest mean?
- superlative form of tony: most tony How to pronounce tony
Words that rhyme with toniest
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Questions about saying toniest
How do you pronounce toniest?
Say toh-NEEST. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈnist/. In British English it is /təʊˈniːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toniest?
Toniest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEST). Broken into parts: toh · NEEST.
Is toniest 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 /təʊˈniːst/ (toh-NEEST).