How to Pronounce Toe

To pronounce "toe", say TOE — one syllable, IPA /təʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/təʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “toe”

"toe" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tow, towe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does toe mean?

noun

  1. Each of the five digits on the end of the foot.
  2. An equivalent part in an animal.

verb

  1. To furnish (a stocking, etc.) with a toe.
  2. To touch, tap or kick with the toes.

Synonyms

hoof

Antonyms

heeltail

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Words that rhyme with toe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

square-toedpointed-toepointy-toedsquared-toefootingfeettipforehead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toe"?▾

"Toe" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "toe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toe" is /təʊ/.

What does "toe" mean?▾

Toe: Each of the five digits on the end of the foot.

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