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How to Pronounce “Potato” /pəˈteɪtoʊ/ — IPA, Audio, and Syllables

Pronunciation of “Potato” at a Glance

Potato /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
A1

A round brown or white vegetable that grows in soil.

In IPA, "potato" is written /pəˈteɪtoʊ/.

Hear “Potato” in Real Sentences

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  1. 1 A1 daily

    I like baked potatoes with butter.

  2. 2 A2 conversation

    My family grows potatoes in the garden every summer.

  3. 3 B1 written

    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/.

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