How to pronounce otto
Say it like OT-oh. Otto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OT).
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- OT
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OTSay 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 otto
- 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: OT-oh.
What does otto mean?
- Alternative form of attar.
Words that rhyme with otto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of otto.
Questions about saying otto
How do you pronounce otto?
Say OT-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɒtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otto?
Otto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OT). Broken into parts: OT · oh.
Is otto 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 /ˈɒtəʊ/ (OT-oh).