How to pronounce toting
Say it like TOH-ting. Toting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toting
- 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-ting.
What does toting mean?
- present participle and gerund of tote How to pronounce tote
Words that rhyme with toting
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Questions about saying toting
How do you pronounce toting?
Say TOH-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toting?
Toting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ting.
Is toting 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 /ˈtəʊtɪŋ/ (TOH-ting).