How to pronounce tomtato
Say it like tum-TAY-toh. Tomtato has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- tum
- TAY
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tomtato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tomtato
- 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: tum-TAY-toh.
What does tomtato mean?
- A pomato.
Where does tomtato come from?
Blend of tomato + potato.
Words that rhyme with tomtato
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tomtato.
Questions about saying tomtato
How do you pronounce tomtato?
Say tum-TAY-toh. The American pronunciation is /təmˈteɪtoʊ/. In British English it is /təmˈteɪtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tomtato?
Tomtato has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: tum · TAY · toh.
Is tomtato 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 /təmˈteɪtəʊ/ (tum-TAY-toh).