How to pronounce potto
Say it like POT-oh. Potto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT).
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- POT
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of potto
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POT-oh.
What does potto mean?
- A small primate of the genus Perodicticus, native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.
Where does potto come from?
From a West African language; compare Akan apɔsɔ.
Words that rhyme with potto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of potto.
Questions about saying potto
How do you pronounce potto?
Say POT-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potto?
Potto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT). Broken into parts: POT · oh.
Is potto 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 /ˈpɒtəʊ/ (POT-oh).