How to pronounce nato
Say it like NAY-toh. Nato has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay 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 nato
- 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: NAY-toh.
What does nato mean?
- A tree of the genus Mora
- The wood of such trees
Words that rhyme with nato
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nato.
Questions about saying nato
How do you pronounce nato?
Say NAY-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nato?
Nato has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · toh.
Is nato 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 /ˈneɪtəʊ/ (NAY-toh).