How to pronounce tonnes
Say it like TUHNZ. Tonnes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonnes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tonnes
American and British speakers say tonnes in essentially the same way: /tʌnz/ in the US and /tʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHNZ.
What does tonnes mean?
- plural of tonne How to pronounce tonne
Words that rhyme with tonnes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonnes.
Words that sound like tonnes
Questions about saying tonnes
How do you pronounce tonnes?
Say TUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /tʌnz/. In British English it is /tʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonnes?
Tonnes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say tonnes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌnz/ and the British form is /tʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tonnes?
Tonnes sounds the same as tons in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.