How to pronounce camote
Say it like kuh-MOH-tee. Camote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- kuh
- MOH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of camote
- 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: kuh-MOH-tee.
What does camote mean?
- sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Where does camote come from?
From Spanish camote, from Classical Nahuatl camohtli.
Words that rhyme with camote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of camote.
Questions about saying camote
How do you pronounce camote?
Say kuh-MOH-tee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmoʊti/. In British English it is /kəˈməʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camote?
Camote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: kuh · MOH · tee.
Is camote 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 /kəˈməʊti/ (kuh-MOH-tee).