How to pronounce Pocatello
Say it like poh-kuh-TEL-oh. Pocatello has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL).
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- poh
- kuh
- TEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pocatello pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Pocatello
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-kuh-TEL-oh.
What does Pocatello mean?
- a university town in southeastern Idaho
Words that rhyme with Pocatello
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Questions about saying Pocatello
How do you pronounce Pocatello?
Say poh-kuh-TEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊkəˈtɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊkəˈtɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pocatello?
Pocatello has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL). Broken into parts: poh · kuh · TEL · oh.
Is Pocatello 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 /ˌpəʊkəˈtɛləʊ/ (poh-kuh-TEL-oh).