To pronounce "tonsils", say TONS-ils — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tonsils
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"tonsils" has 2 syllables: tons-ils. It rhymes with consuls, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tonsils" has 2 syllables: tons · ils.
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