How to pronounce topsoil
Say it like TOP-soyl. Topsoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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US American/ˈtɑpˌsɔɪl/TOP-soyl
UK British/ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/TOP-soyl
- TOP
- soyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topsoil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- soylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of topsoil
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOP-soyl.
What does topsoil mean?
noun
- The upper layer of soil, typically most fertile and in which it is the easiest to start new plants.“Little grew on the farm, after the floods from the hurricane washed away the topsoil.”
- To remove the topsoil from.
Where does topsoil come from?
From top + soil.
Questions about saying topsoil
How do you pronounce topsoil?
Say TOP-soyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpˌsɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topsoil?
Topsoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · soyl.
Is topsoil 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 /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/ (TOP-soyl).