How to pronounce keto
Say it like KAY-toh. Keto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay 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 keto
- 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: KEE-toh.
What does keto mean?
- The carbonyl group of a ketone.
Words that rhyme with keto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keto.
Questions about saying keto
How do you pronounce keto?
Say KAY-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keto?
Keto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · toh.
Is keto 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 /ˈkiːtəʊ/ (KEE-toh).