How to pronounce toqui
Say it like TOH-kee. Toqui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toqui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toqui
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-kee.
What does toqui mean?
- A Mapuche war chief.
Where does toqui come from?
From Spanish toqui, from Mapudungun toki.
Words that rhyme with toqui
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toqui.
Questions about saying toqui
How do you pronounce toqui?
Say TOH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊki/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toqui?
Toqui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · kee.
Is toqui pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊki/ (TOH-kee).