How to pronounce totems
Say it like TOH-tumz. Totems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊtəmz/TOH-tumz
UK British/ˈtəʊtəmz/TOH-tumz
- TOH
- tumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totems 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.
- tumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of totems
- 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-tumz.
What does totems mean?
noun
- plural of totem How to pronounce totem
Questions about saying totems
How do you pronounce totems?
Say TOH-tumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊtəmz/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊtəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in totems?
Totems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tumz.
Is totems 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 /ˈtəʊtəmz/ (TOH-tumz).