How to Pronounce Koto

To pronounce "koto", say KOT-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

KOT-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “koto”

"koto" has 2 syllables: kot-o. It rhymes with soto and moto, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: coto, cotto — easy to mix up when writing.

What does koto mean?

noun

  1. A Japanese stringed instrument having numerous strings, usually seven or thirteen, that are stretched over a convex wooden sounding board and are plucked with three plectra, worn on the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of one hand.

Words that rhyme with koto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sotomotorotodevotogototelephotophoto-toetoecrowtoenoto-makotoajinomoto

Related words

stringedkonghoukouxiankobyzqanoonguqinqanunguitjo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "koto"?▾

"Koto" has 2 syllables: kot · o.

What does "koto" mean?▾

Koto: A Japanese stringed instrument having numerous strings, usually seven or thirteen, that are stretched over a convex wooden sounding board and are plucked with three plectra, worn on the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of one hand.

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