How to pronounce toothpick
Say it like TOOTH-pik. Toothpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOTH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce toothpick. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TOOTH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toothpick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toothpick
American and British speakers say toothpick in essentially the same way: /ˈtuθˌpɪk/ in the US and /ˈtuːθˌpɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOOTH-pik.
What does toothpick mean?
- A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
- To spear food on a toothpick.
- To transfer a sample of bacteria, etc. by means of a toothpick.
Where does toothpick come from?
From tooth + pick.
Questions about saying toothpick
How do you pronounce toothpick?
Say TOOTH-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuθˌpɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtuːθˌpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toothpick?
Toothpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOTH). Broken into parts: TOOTH · pik.
Do Americans and Brits say toothpick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtuθˌpɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtuːθˌpɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.