How to pronounce totals
Say it like TOH-tulz. Totals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊtəlz/TOH-tulz
UK British/ˈtəʊtəlz/TOH-tulz
- TOH
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totals 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of totals
- 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-tulz.
What does totals mean?
noun
- plural of total How to pronounce total
- third-person singular simple present indicative of total How to pronounce total
Questions about saying totals
How do you pronounce totals?
Say TOH-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in totals?
Totals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tulz.
Is totals 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 /ˈtəʊtəlz/ (TOH-tulz).