How to Pronounce Toenails

To pronounce "toenails", say TOEN-ails — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TOEN-ails

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💡 Tip for remembering “toenails”

"toenails" has 2 syllables: toen-ails. It rhymes with entails and travails, if that helps it stick.

What does toenails mean?

noun

  1. The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

verb

  1. To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.

Words that rhyme with toenails

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entailstravailsdetailsgaleswailstailstalesnailstrailssailsbalesprevails

Related words

fingernailsingrowingingrownnailstreenailfingernailcuticlestoeing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toenails"?▾

"Toenails" has 2 syllables: toen · ails.

What does "toenails" mean?▾

Toenails: The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

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