How to pronounce tooting
Say it like TOO-teeng. Tooting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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US American/ˈtutiŋ/TOO-teeng
UK British/ˈtuːtiŋ/TOO-teeng
- TOO
- teeng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tooting 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.
- teengKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tooting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TOO-teeng.
What does tooting mean?
Questions about saying tooting
How do you pronounce tooting?
Say TOO-teeng. The American pronunciation is /ˈtutiŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtuːtiŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tooting?
Tooting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · teeng.
Is tooting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtuːtiŋ/ (TOO-teeng).