How to pronounce boniato
Say it like boh-nee-AH-toh. Boniato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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US American/ˌboʊniˈɑtoʊ/boh-nee-AH-toh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- boh
- nee
- AH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boniato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does boniato mean?
noun
- A Cuban type of sweet potato with light-colored flesh that is drier and less sweet than the varieties typical in the US (Ipomoea batatas).
Where does boniato come from?
Borrowed from Spanish boniato (“sweet potato”).
Words that rhyme with boniato
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Questions about saying boniato
How do you pronounce boniato?
Say boh-nee-AH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˌboʊniˈɑtoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boniato?
Boniato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: boh · nee · AH · toh.