How to Pronounce Potato

To pronounce "potato", say pot-AT-o — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈteɪˌtoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/pəˈteɪˌtoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pətˈeɪtəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “potato”

Break "potato" into 3 beats and lean on "AT" — that's the stressed one.

What does potato mean?

noun

  1. The edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum.
  2. The plant that produces this tuber.

verb

  1. To hit very hard; to pummel.
  2. To hit with a thrown or fired potato.

interjection

  1. The rhythmic sound produced by a V-twin engine—a distinctive deep, throaty exhaust note.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "potato"?▾

To pronounce "potato", say pot-AT-o — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈteɪˌtoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "potato"?▾

"Potato" has 3 syllables: pot · at · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "potato"?▾

The IPA transcription of "potato" is /pəˈteɪˌtoʊ/.

What does "potato" mean?▾

Potato: The edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum.

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