How to pronounce magneto
Say it like mag-NEE-toh. Magneto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- mag
- NEE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magneto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- magKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of magneto
- 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: mag-NEE-toh.
What does magneto mean?
- A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).
Where does magneto come from?
Clipping of magneto-electric (machine).
Words that rhyme with magneto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of magneto.
Questions about saying magneto
How do you pronounce magneto?
Say mag-NEE-toh. The American pronunciation is /mæɡˈnitoʊ/. In British English it is /mæɡˈniːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magneto?
Magneto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: mag · NEE · toh.
Is magneto 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 /mæɡˈniːtəʊ/ (mag-NEE-toh).