How to pronounce Quito
Say it like KEE-toh. Quito has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quito pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Quito
- 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: KEE-toh.
What does Quito mean?
- The capital city of Ecuador.
- The capital of Pichincha province, Ecuador
- A canton (Quito Canton) in Pichincha province, Ecuador.
Where does Quito come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Quito.
Words that rhyme with Quito
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Questions about saying Quito
How do you pronounce Quito?
Say KEE-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkitoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Quito?
Quito has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · toh.
Is Quito 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 /ˈkiːtəʊ/ (KEE-toh).