How to pronounce Tobago
Say it like tuh-BAY-goh. Tobago has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- tuh
- BAY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tobago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Tobago
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tuh-BAY-goh.
What does Tobago mean?
- island in West Indies
Words that rhyme with Tobago
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tobago.
Questions about saying Tobago
How do you pronounce Tobago?
Say tuh-BAY-goh. The American pronunciation is /təˈbeɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /təˈbeɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tobago?
Tobago has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: tuh · BAY · goh.
Is Tobago 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 /təˈbeɪɡəʊ/ (tuh-BAY-goh).