How to pronounce vatu
Say it like VAH-too. Vatu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAH).
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US American/ˈvɑtu/VAH-too
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- VAH
- too
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vatu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does vatu mean?
noun
- The national currency of Vanuatu.
Where does vatu come from?
Borrowed from Bislama vatu (“stone”), borrowed from Raga vatu (“stone”), from Proto-Oceanic *patu (“stone”).
Questions about saying vatu
How do you pronounce vatu?
Say VAH-too. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑtu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vatu?
Vatu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAH). Broken into parts: VAH · too.