How to Pronounce Tanto

To pronounce "tanto", say TANT-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

5

Letters

TANT-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “tanto”

"tanto" has 2 syllables: tant-o. It rhymes with panto and manto, if that helps it stick.

What does tanto mean?

noun

  1. A common type of Japanese dagger or knife. Alternative spelling of tantō

Words that rhyme with tanto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pantomantopanto-abantocantodisantoesperantomarantomonsanto

Related words

ginsunodachikodachikindjalbyknifemesserknife

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tanto"?▾

"Tanto" has 2 syllables: tant · o.

What does "tanto" mean?▾

Tanto: A common type of Japanese dagger or knife. Alternative spelling of tantō

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