How to pronounce gato
Say it like GAH-toh. Gato has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAH).
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- GAH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of gato
- 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: GAT-oh.
What does gato mean?
- cat, kitty
Where does gato come from?
Borrowed from Spanish gato.
Words that rhyme with gato
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gato.
Questions about saying gato
How do you pronounce gato?
Say GAH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡætəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gato?
Gato has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAH). Broken into parts: GAH · toh.
Is gato 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 /ˈɡætəʊ/ (GAT-oh).