How to pronounce pinto
Say it like PIN-toh. Pinto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pinto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIN-toh.
What does pinto mean?
- A horse with a patchy coloration that includes a white color.
- Pied, mottled.
Where does pinto come from?
Borrowed from Spanish pinto (“painted, mottled”).
Questions about saying pinto
How do you pronounce pinto?
Say PIN-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪntəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinto?
Pinto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · toh.
Is pinto 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 /ˈpɪntəʊ/ (PIN-toh).