How to pronounce toshau
Say it like TAH-show. Toshau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce toshau. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TAH
- show
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toshau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- showKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of toshau
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOSH-ow.
What does toshau mean?
- The elected leader or chief of an indigenous village in Guyana, responsible for governance, administration, and representing the community's interests.
Where does toshau come from?
From the Wapishana language, referring to the elected leader or chief of an Indigenous community in Guyana.
Questions about saying toshau
How do you pronounce toshau?
Say TAH-show. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑʃaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtɒʃaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toshau?
Toshau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · show.
Is toshau 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 /ˈtɒʃaʊ/ (TOSH-ow).