How to pronounce tossy
Say it like TOS-ee. Tossy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOS).
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- TOS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tossy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tossy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOS-ee.
What does tossy mean?
- Tossing the head, as in scorn or pride; hence, proud, contemptuous, affectedly indifferent.
Where does tossy come from?
From toss + -y.
Words that rhyme with tossy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tossy.
Questions about saying tossy
How do you pronounce tossy?
Say TOS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑsi/. In British English it is /ˈtɒsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tossy?
Tossy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOS). Broken into parts: TOS · ee.
Is tossy 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 /ˈtɒsi/ (TOS-ee).