How to pronounce lotto
Say it like LOT-oh. Lotto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOT).
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- LOT
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lotto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lotto
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOT-oh.
What does lotto mean?
- a game of chance similar to bingo
- a lottery
Where does lotto come from?
Borrowed from Italian lotto.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lotto
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Questions about saying lotto
How do you pronounce lotto?
Say LOT-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒˌtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lotto?
Lotto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOT). Broken into parts: LOT · oh.
Is lotto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒˌtəʊ/ (LOT-oh).