How to pronounce tota
Say it like TOH-tuh. Tota has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tota pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tota
- 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: TOH-tuh.
What does tota mean?
- A kind of monkey, the grivet or waag.
Where does tota come from?
From a native word for it, perhaps Amharic ጦጣ (ṭoṭa, “monkey, ape”).
Words that rhyme with tota
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tota.
Questions about saying tota
How do you pronounce tota?
Say TOH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊtə/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tota?
Tota has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tuh.
Is tota 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 /ˈtəʊtə/ (TOH-tuh).