How to pronounce batata
Say it like buh-TAH-tuh. Batata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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US American/bəˈtɑtə/buh-TAH-tuh
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- buh
- TAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does batata mean?
noun
- sweet potato (plant)
- sweet potato (foodstuff)
Where does batata come from?
Borrowed from Spanish batata, from Taíno batata.
Words that rhyme with batata
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of batata.
Questions about saying batata
How do you pronounce batata?
Say buh-TAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batata?
Batata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: buh · TAH · tuh.