How to Pronounce Tomatoes

To pronounce "tomatoes", say TOM-at-oes — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

TOM-at-oes

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💡 Tip for remembering “tomatoes”

"tomatoes" has 3 syllables: tom-at-oes. It rhymes with potatoes and autos, if that helps it stick.

What does tomatoes mean?

noun

  1. A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.
  2. The savory fruit of this plant, red when ripe, treated as a vegetable in horticulture and cooking.

Synonyms

love applewolf's peach

Words that rhyme with tomatoes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

potatoesautosgrottoesgrottosmatosmottoesmottos

Related words

lycopersiconlycopersicumtrussespomodorolove-apple

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tomatoes"?▾

"Tomatoes" has 3 syllables: tom · at · oes.

What does "tomatoes" mean?▾

Tomatoes: A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.

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