How to pronounce toucan
Say it like TOO-kan. Toucan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- kan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toucan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of toucan
American and British speakers say toucan in essentially the same way: /ˈtuˌkæn/ in the US and /ˈtuːkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOO-kun.
What does toucan mean?
- Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.
Where does toucan come from?
Borrowed from French toucan, borrowed from Old Tupi tukana, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *tũkãn, from Proto-Tupian *jɨokãn.
Questions about saying toucan
How do you pronounce toucan?
Say TOO-kan. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuˌkæn/. In British English it is /ˈtuːkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toucan?
Toucan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · kan.
Do Americans and Brits say toucan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtuˌkæn/ and the British form is /ˈtuːkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.