How to pronounce tondo
Say it like TON-doh. Tondo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TON).
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- TON
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tondo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tondo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TON-doh.
What does tondo mean?
- A round picture or other work of art.
Where does tondo come from?
From Italian tondo, from ritondo, rotondo (“round”), from Latin rotundus.
Words that rhyme with tondo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tondo.
Questions about saying tondo
How do you pronounce tondo?
Say TON-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑndoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtɒndəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tondo?
Tondo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TON). Broken into parts: TON · doh.
Is tondo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɒndəʊ/ (TON-doh).