How to pronounce tomatillo
Say it like toh-muh-TEE-yoh. Tomatillo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- toh
- muh
- TEE
- yoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tomatillo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tomatillo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tom-uh-TEE-yoh.
What does tomatillo mean?
- A plant of the nightshade family originating in Mexico, Physalis philadelphica, cultivated for its tomato-like green to green-purple fruit surrounded by a thin papery skin.
Where does tomatillo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish tomatillo, diminutive of tomate (“tomato”), ultimately from Classical Nahuatl tomatl.
Questions about saying tomatillo
How do you pronounce tomatillo?
Say toh-muh-TEE-yoh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtoʊməˈtijoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌtɒməˈtiːjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tomatillo?
Tomatillo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: toh · muh · TEE · yoh.
Is tomatillo 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 /ˌtɒməˈtiːjəʊ/ (tom-uh-TEE-yoh).