How to Pronounce Onto

To pronounce "onto", say ONT-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒn.tuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈɒn.tuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “onto”

"onto" has 2 syllables: ont-o. It rhymes with onto-, if that helps it stick.

What does onto mean?

adjective

  1. (of a function) Assuming each of the values in its codomain; having its range equal to its codomain.

    “Considered as a function on the real numbers, the exponential function is not onto.”

preposition

  1. Upon; on top of.

    “My cat just jumped onto the keyboard.”

  2. Aware of.

    “The thought-police were onto my plans of world domination.”

Synonyms

surjective

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Words that rhyme with onto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

onto-

Related words

prepositionforsouthwithintoafterwithinabout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "onto"?▾

"Onto" has 2 syllables: ont · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "onto"?▾

The IPA transcription of "onto" is /ˈɒn.tuː/.

What does "onto" mean?▾

Onto: (of a function) Assuming each of the values in its codomain; having its range equal to its codomain.

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