How to Pronounce Tonneau

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/təˈnoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tonneau”

"tonneau" has 2 syllables: tonn-eau.

What does tonneau mean?

noun

  1. The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.
  2. An old-style open passenger vehicle with a tonneau (rear compartment with seats).

    “He has spent ten years lovingly restoring a rather luxurious tonneau with teak panelling and leather seats.”

noun

  1. A protective covering which may be secured over the exposed portion of a motor vehicle, such as the seating area of an open sports car or the back of a pickup truck.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonneau"?▾

"Tonneau" has 2 syllables: tonn · eau.

What is the IPA transcription of "tonneau"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tonneau" is /təˈnoʊ/.

What does "tonneau" mean?▾

Tonneau: The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.

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