How to pronounce tonite
Say it like TOH-nyte. Tonite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊnaɪt/TOH-nyte
UK British/ˈtəʊnaɪt/TOH-nyte
- TOH
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonite 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.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tonite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-nyte.
What does tonite mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of tonight.
- An explosive compound; a preparation of guncotton.
Where does tonite come from?
From tonight.
Questions about saying tonite
How do you pronounce tonite?
Say TOH-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonite?
Tonite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · nyte.
Is tonite 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 /ˈtəʊnaɪt/ (TOH-nyte).