How to pronounce toolbox
Say it like TOOL-boks. Toolbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOL).
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- TOOL
- boks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toolbox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- boksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of toolbox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOOL-boks.
What does toolbox mean?
- A storage case for tools.
- A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.
- A set of skills or competences
Where does toolbox come from?
From tool + box.
Questions about saying toolbox
How do you pronounce toolbox?
Say TOOL-boks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtulˌbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toolbox?
Toolbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOL). Broken into parts: TOOL · boks.
Is toolbox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ (TOOL-boks).