How to pronounce neato
Say it like NEE-toh. Neato has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 neato
- 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: NEE-toh.
What does neato mean?
- Neat (in the sense of being excellent or desirable).“Oh, neato! My car is fixed.”
Where does neato come from?
From neat + -o.
Words that rhyme with neato
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neato.
Questions about saying neato
How do you pronounce neato?
Say NEE-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnitoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈniːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neato?
Neato has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · toh.
Is neato 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 /ˈniːtəʊ/ (NEE-toh).