How to pronounce tote
Say it like TOHT. Tote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHT.
What does tote mean?
- A tote bag.
- A heavy burden.
- A kind of plastic box used for transporting goods.
- To carry or bear.
- To add up; to calculate a total.
Where does tote come from?
Alternatively, from a Bantu language; compare Kongo tota (“to pick up”), Kimbundu tuta (“to carry, load”), Swahili tuta (“to pile, carry”).
Words that rhyme with tote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tote.
Questions about saying tote
How do you pronounce tote?
Say TOHT. The American pronunciation is /toʊt/. In British English it is /təʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tote?
Tote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOHT.
Is tote 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 /təʊt/ (TOHT).