How to Pronounce Tosh

To pronounce "tosh", say TOSH — one syllable, IPA /tɒʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɒʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tosh”

"tosh" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with panache and swash, if that helps it stick.

What does tosh mean?

noun

  1. Copper; items made of copper
  2. Valuables retrieved from sewers and drains

verb

  1. To steal copper, particularly from ship hulls

    “1867, W. H. Smyth, Sailor's Word-book”

  2. To search for valuables in sewers

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Words that rhyme with tosh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

panacheswashquashsloshwhitewashposhhogwashawashwashdoshbackwashbosh

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tosh"?▾

"Tosh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tosh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tosh" is /tɒʃ/.

What does "tosh" mean?▾

Tosh: Copper; items made of copper

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