How to pronounce tanto
Say it like TAHN-toh. Tanto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHN).
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- TAHN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHNSay 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 tanto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAN-toh.
What does tanto mean?
- A traditional Japanese small sword or knife; often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.
- So much; too much.
Words that rhyme with tanto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tanto.
Questions about saying tanto
How do you pronounce tanto?
Say TAHN-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑntoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtæntəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanto?
Tanto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHN). Broken into parts: TAHN · toh.
Is tanto 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 /ˈtæntəʊ/ (TAN-toh).