How to Pronounce “Potato” /pəˈteɪtoʊ/ — IPA, Audio, and Syllables
Pronunciation of “Potato” at a Glance
A round brown or white vegetable that grows in soil.
In IPA, "potato" is written /pəˈteɪtoʊ/.
Hear “Potato” in Real Sentences
The fastest way to internalise a new pronunciation is to hear it inside natural sentences, where rhythm, linking, and stress all interact. Tap any sentence below to hear it spoken aloud.
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I like baked potatoes with butter.
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My family grows potatoes in the garden every summer.
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Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and essential vitamins.
Practice tip: shadow each sentence — play it, immediately repeat it out loud, then play it again to compare. Three rounds is usually enough to lock in the rhythm.
Words That Sound Like “Potato”
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Pronounce “Potato”
How do you pronounce "potato"?
"Potato" is pronounced /pəˈteɪtoʊ/.
Is "potato" pronounced the same in American and British English?
"potato" is pronounced essentially the same way in American and British English: /pəˈteɪtoʊ/.