How to pronounce totalled
Say it like TOH-tuld. Totalled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- tuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totalled 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 totalled
- 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 totalled mean?
- simple past and past participle of total How to pronounce total
- Destroyed“Several totalled cars were being picked over for usable parts.”
Words that rhyme with totalled
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Words that sound like totalled
Questions about saying totalled
How do you pronounce totalled?
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 totalled?
Totalled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tuld.
Is totalled 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).
What words sound the same as totalled?
Totalled sounds the same as totaled in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.