How to pronounce potato
noun A vegetable that grows underground and has a starchy inside.
Written sound guide
puhTAYtoh
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Give TAY the strongest beat
Give TAY the strongest beat and finish with the oh glide in go.
01puhLighter beat
02TAYStrongest beat
03tohLighter beat
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“I would like a baked potato.”Your turn
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Say potato slowly. Give TAY the strongest beat.
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Give TAY the strongest beat and finish with the oh glide in go. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
