How to pronounce kamote
Say it like kuh-MOH-tay. Kamote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- kuh
- MOH
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kamote 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.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kamote
- 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-tay.
What does kamote mean?
- Alternative form of camote.
Where does kamote come from?
Borrowed from Tagalog kamote, from Mexican Spanish camote (“sweet potato”), from Classical Nahuatl camohtli.
Questions about saying kamote
How do you pronounce kamote?
Say kuh-MOH-tay. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmoʊteɪ/. In British English it is /kəˈməʊteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kamote?
Kamote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: kuh · MOH · tay.
Is kamote 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 /kəˈməʊteɪ/ (kuh-MOH-tay).