How to pronounce tonight
Say it like tuh-NYTE. Tonight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYTE).
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- tuh
- NYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tonight
American and British speakers say tonight in essentially the same way: /təˈnaɪt/ in the US and /təˈnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-NYTE.
What does tonight mean?
- the present or immediately coming night
- during the night of the present day“drop by tonight”
Where does tonight come from?
From Middle English tonyght, to niȝt, from Old English tō niht.
Words that rhyme with tonight
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonight.
Questions about saying tonight
How do you pronounce tonight?
Say tuh-NYTE. The American pronunciation is /təˈnaɪt/. In British English it is /təˈnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonight?
Tonight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYTE). Broken into parts: tuh · NYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say tonight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈnaɪt/ and the British form is /təˈnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.