How to pronounce tonneau
Say it like tuh-NOH. Tonneau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- tuh
- NOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonneau 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tonneau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tuh-NOH.
What does tonneau mean?
- The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.
- An old-style open passenger vehicle with a tonneau (rear compartment with seats).“He has spent ten years lovingly restoring a rather luxurious tonneau with teak panelling and leather seats.”
Where does tonneau come from?
Borrowed from French tonneau.
Words that rhyme with tonneau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonneau.
Questions about saying tonneau
How do you pronounce tonneau?
Say tuh-NOH. The American pronunciation is /təˈnoʊ/. In British English it is /təˈnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonneau?
Tonneau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: tuh · NOH.
Is tonneau 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 /təˈnəʊ/ (tuh-NOH).