How to pronounce fauxtato
Say it like foh-TAY-toh. Fauxtato has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- foh
- TAY
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fauxtato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fauxtato
- 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: foh-TAY-toh.
What does fauxtato mean?
- Cauliflower when used as an alternative to potatoes by followers of a low-carbohydrate diet.
Where does fauxtato come from?
Blend of faux (“artificial, fake”) + potato.
Words that rhyme with fauxtato
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Questions about saying fauxtato
How do you pronounce fauxtato?
Say foh-TAY-toh. The American pronunciation is /foʊˈteɪtoʊ/. In British English it is /fəʊˈteɪtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fauxtato?
Fauxtato has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: foh · TAY · toh.
Is fauxtato 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 /fəʊˈteɪtəʊ/ (foh-TAY-toh).