How to Pronounce Tonight

To pronounce "tonight", say TON-ight — 2 syllables, IPA /təˈnaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/təˈnaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tonight”

"tonight" has 2 syllables: ton-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

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

What does tonight mean?

noun

  1. The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

    “I have high hopes for tonight.”

adverb

  1. During the night following the current day.

    “I had a wonderful time with you tonight.”

  2. Last night.

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Words that rhyme with tonight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

nightfallovernighteveningafternoonnightsundowntodaynowadays

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonight"?▾

"Tonight" has 2 syllables: ton · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "tonight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tonight" is /təˈnaɪt/.

What does "tonight" mean?▾

Tonight: The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

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