How to pronounce toothache
Say it like TOO-thayk. Toothache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- thayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toothache pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of toothache
American and British speakers say toothache in essentially the same way: /ˈtuˌθeɪk/ in the US and /ˈtuːˌθeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOO-thayk.
What does toothache mean?
- A pain or ache in a tooth.“I often have toothache.”
Where does toothache come from?
From Middle English toth-ake, from Old English tōþeċe (“toothache”).
Questions about saying toothache
How do you pronounce toothache?
Say TOO-thayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuˌθeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtuːˌθeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toothache?
Toothache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · thayk.
Do Americans and Brits say toothache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtuˌθeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtuːˌθeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.