how to pronounce tons
/ˈtʌnz/
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The above transcription of tons is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association. You can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
tons is pronounced in one syllable
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An example use of tons in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… I knew tons of strippers I knew tons of …”
meanings of tons
noun:
- Lots; large quantities or numbers (of people or things).
- Plural of ton.
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