How to Pronounce Annatto

To pronounce "annatto", say ANN-att-o — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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7

Letters

ANN-att-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “annatto”

"annatto" has 3 syllables: ann-att-o.

What does annatto mean?

noun

  1. A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree; the fruit of the tree.
  2. The seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking.

Synonyms

E160bachioteanattofood colouringlipstick treeroucou

Related words

anattoannottoanatoarnattoarnottaachiotearnottoanatta

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "annatto"?▾

"Annatto" has 3 syllables: ann · att · o.

What does "annatto" mean?▾

Annatto: A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree; the fruit of the tree.

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