How to pronounce tonne
Say it like TUHN. Tonne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tonne
American and British speakers say tonne in essentially the same way: /tʌn/ in the US and /tʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHN.
What does tonne mean?
- A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms.
Where does tonne come from?
From French tonne. Doublet of ton and tun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- Mt
- t
Words that rhyme with tonne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonne.
Words that sound like tonne
Questions about saying tonne
How do you pronounce tonne?
Say TUHN. The American pronunciation is /tʌn/. In British English it is /tʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonne?
Tonne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say tonne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌn/ and the British form is /tʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tonne?
Tonne sounds the same as ton in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.