How do you pronounce "toenail"?

In American English: /ˈtoʊˌneɪl/ (TOH-nayl). In British English: /tˈəʊnˌeɪl/ (T-ohn). In Canadian English: /ˈtoʊˌneɪl/ (TOH-nayl). In Australian English: /tˈəʊneɪl/ (T-ohn).

Is "toenail" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtoʊˌneɪl/ (TOH-nayl), while in British English it's /tˈəʊnˌeɪl/ (T-ohn).

How to Pronounce "toenail"

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toenail

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/ˈtoʊˌneɪl/

TOH-nayl

Syllable Breakdown

toʊtoe·neɪlnail

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