How to pronounce "toss"

toss

Sports & Recreation
American
/tɔs/

Syllable Breakdown

toss

How natives say toss

British
/tɒs/

Syllable Breakdown

toss

How natives say toss

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a T sound, tip of the tongue against the ridge behind your teeth.

  • Quickly follow with an open 'aw' sound, like in 'saw'.

  • End with a soft S sound, letting air pass through your tongue and teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • tahs (t-ah-s)

  • tossy (t-ah-see)

  • toz (t-oh-z)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a T sound, tip of the tongue against the ridge behind your teeth.

  • Follow with a rounded 'o' sound, as in British 'not'.

  • End with a soft S sound, letting air pass through your tongue and teeth.

common mistakes

  • tahs (t-ah-s)

  • tossy (t-ah-see)

  • toz (t-oh-z)

FAQ

Why do I need to make a round sound in BrE?

The O sound in British English is more rounded.

Is the T pronounced the same in both versions?

Yes, T is pronounced the same in both.

How to avoid pronouncing it like 'toes'?

Keep the vowel short and not closed.

Definition

toss

To throw something lightly or casually.

Word Family

tossed

/tɔst/

verb

Threw lightly in past.

Example: He tossed the coin.

tossing

/ˈtɔsɪŋ/

verb

Throwing lightly.

Example: She is tossing the ball.

tosser

/ˈtɔsər/

noun

Someone who throws.

Example: He is the main tosser.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Tossed has a D sound at the end instead of S.

Tossing has an 'ing' suffix, with a nasal sound.

Tosser has an 'er' sound at the end, different from a simple S.

Pro Tips

Keep it short

Ensure the O sound is not prolonged to avoid 'toes'.

Focus on S

Finish with a crisp S, not a Z sound.

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