How to Pronounce Toes

To pronounce "toes", say TOES — one syllable, IPA /təʊz/. 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

/təʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “toes”

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

Sounds exactly like: tows — easy to mix up when writing.

What does toes 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

Words that rhyme with toes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

square-toedpointed-toepointy-toedsquared-toealertdigitsfeetfingers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toes"?▾

"Toes" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "toes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toes" is /təʊz/.

What does "toes" mean?▾

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

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