How to Pronounce “Toyota”

American (US)

/tɔɪˈoʊtə/

British (UK)

/tɔɪˈəʊtə/

proper noun — A Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1937.

Where the stress falls. “Toyota” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /tɔɪˈoʊtə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /tɔɪˈoʊtə/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "Toyota" mean?

Toyota (proper noun): A Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1937.

How do you pronounce "Toyota" in American vs British English?

American English: /tɔɪˈoʊtə/. British English: /tɔɪˈəʊtə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Toyota"?

/tɔɪˈoʊtə/ in American English, /tɔɪˈəʊtə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Toyota"?

“Toyota” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /tɔɪˈoʊtə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.