How to pronounce pomato
Say it like puh-MAY-toh. Pomato has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- puh
- MAY
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay 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 pomato
- 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: puh-MAY-toh.
What does pomato mean?
- A plant produced by grafting a tomato plant and a potato plant, producing cherry tomatoes on the vine and potatoes under the ground.
Where does pomato come from?
Blend of potato + tomato.
Words that rhyme with pomato
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pomato.
Questions about saying pomato
How do you pronounce pomato?
Say puh-MAY-toh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈmeɪtoʊ/. In British English it is /pəˈmeɪtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomato?
Pomato has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: puh · MAY · toh.
Is pomato 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 /pəˈmeɪtəʊ/ (puh-MAY-toh).