How to Pronounce Toehold

To pronounce "toehold", say TOEH-old — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtəʊhəʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtəʊhəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “toehold”

"toehold" has 2 syllables: toeh-old. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does toehold mean?

noun

  1. A foothold small enough to support just the toe.
  2. (by extension) Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.

Words that rhyme with toehold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

toe-holdtoefultoepiecefoottoecliptoecaphold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toehold"?▾

"Toehold" has 2 syllables: toeh · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "toehold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toehold" is /ˈtəʊhəʊld/.

What does "toehold" mean?▾

Toehold: A foothold small enough to support just the toe.

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