How to pronounce pronto
Say it like PRON-toh. Pronto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRON).
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- PRON
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pronto
- 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: PRON-toh.
What does pronto mean?
- Quickly, very soon, promptly.“I need to finish this assignment pronto.”
- Quick, prompt.
Where does pronto come from?
Borrowed from Spanish pronto, from Latin prōmptus.
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Questions about saying pronto
How do you pronounce pronto?
Say PRON-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑntoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈprɒntəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronto?
Pronto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRON). Broken into parts: PRON · toh.
Is pronto 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 /ˈprɒntəʊ/ (PRON-toh).