How to Pronounce Ditto

To pronounce "ditto", say DITT-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪtəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈdɪtəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ditto”

"ditto" has 2 syllables: ditt-o. It rhymes with phyto and phyto-, if that helps it stick.

What does ditto mean?

noun

  1. That which was stated before, the aforesaid, the above, the same, likewise.
  2. A duplicate or copy of a document, particularly one created by a spirit duplicator.

    “Please run off twenty-four dittos of this assignment, for my students.”

verb

  1. To repeat the aforesaid, the earlier action etc.

adverb

  1. As said before, likewise.

Synonyms

do.apeecho

Words that rhyme with ditto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phytophyto-cyto-vitoenitto

Related words

ibidsamemetooduplicatesaneidemself-same

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ditto"?▾

"Ditto" has 2 syllables: ditt · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "ditto"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ditto" is /ˈdɪtəʊ/.

What does "ditto" mean?▾

Ditto: That which was stated before, the aforesaid, the above, the same, likewise.

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