How to Pronounce Toolbox

To pronounce "toolbox", say TOOLB-ox — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtuːlˌbɑks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “toolbox”

"toolbox" has 2 syllables: toolb-ox. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does toolbox mean?

noun

  1. A storage case for tools.
  2. A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.

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Words that rhyme with toolbox

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

boxtoolsettoolkittoolpackagekitarmoury

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toolbox"?▾

"Toolbox" has 2 syllables: toolb · ox.

What is the IPA transcription of "toolbox"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toolbox" is /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/.

What does "toolbox" mean?▾

Toolbox: A storage case for tools.

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