How to pronounce totaled
Say it like TOH-tuld. Totaled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- tuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totaled 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.
- tuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of totaled
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TOH-tuld.
What does totaled mean?
Questions about saying totaled
How do you pronounce totaled?
Say TOH-tuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊtəld/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊtəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in totaled?
Totaled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tuld.
Is totaled 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 /ˈtəʊtəld/ (TOH-tuld).