How to Pronounce Toil

To pronounce "toil", say TOIL — one syllable, IPA /tɔɪl/. 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

/tɔɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “toil”

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

What does toil mean?

noun

  1. Labour, work, especially of a grueling nature.
  2. Trouble, strife.

verb

  1. To labour; work.
  2. To struggle.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with toil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

turmoilrecoilcoilfoilsoilspoiloilgargoyleroilembroilscroyleboil

Related words

moiltravaillabourdrudgegrindlabordigexertion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toil"?▾

"Toil" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "toil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toil" is /tɔɪl/.

What does "toil" mean?▾

Toil: Labour, work, especially of a grueling nature.

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