How to Pronounce Tattoo

To pronounce "tattoo", say TATT-oo — 2 syllables, IPA /tæˈtu(ː)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/tæˈtu(ː)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tattoo”

"tattoo" has 2 syllables: tatt-oo. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does tattoo mean?

noun

  1. An image made in the skin with ink and a needle.
  2. A method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface with a sharp instrument (usually a solenoid-driven needle).

verb

  1. To apply a tattoo to (someone or something).
  2. To hit the ball hard, as if to figuratively leave a tattoo on the ball.

    “Jones tattoos one into the gap in left; that will clear the bases.”

Words that rhyme with tattoo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tattoo"?▾

"Tattoo" has 2 syllables: tatt · oo.

What is the IPA transcription of "tattoo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tattoo" is /tæˈtu(ː)/.

What does "tattoo" mean?▾

Tattoo: An image made in the skin with ink and a needle.

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