How to Pronounce Toss

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

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/tɑs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “toss”

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

What does toss mean?

noun

  1. A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
  2. The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.

verb

  1. To throw with an initial upward direction.

    “Toss it over here!”

  2. To lift with a sudden or violent motion.

    “to toss the head”

Words that rhyme with toss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crossglossposdrossalbatrossmossembossfosscrisscrosssossdosshelios

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toss"?▾

"Toss" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "toss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toss" is /tɑs/.

What does "toss" mean?▾

Toss: A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.

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