How to pronounce boto
Say it like BOH-toh. Boto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOH-toh.
What does boto mean?
- Inia geoffrensis, a species of freshwater dolphin endemic to the Amazon river system
Where does boto come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese boto (“boto”), of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with boto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boto.
Questions about saying boto
How do you pronounce boto?
Say BOH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boto?
Boto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · toh.
Is boto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊtəʊ/ (BOH-toh).