How to Pronounce Tonne

To pronounce "tonne", say TONN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tonne”

"tonne" has 2 syllables: tonn-e. It rhymes with run and shun, if that helps it stick.

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

What does tonne mean?

noun

  1. A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms. Symbol: t
  2. A score of 100.

Synonyms

megagrammetric ton

Words that rhyme with tonne

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunstunonesundungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrun

Related words

tmttonmetricpoundkmskilokm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonne"?▾

"Tonne" has 2 syllables: tonn · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tonne"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tonne" is /tɒn/.

What does "tonne" mean?▾

Tonne: A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms. Symbol: t

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