How To Pronounce Motto
motto
In British English, motto is pronounced /ˈmɒt.əʊ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɒt.əʊ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈmɑː.t̯oʊ/.
Motto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Motto has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Motto
Questions About Motto
How do you pronounce motto in British English?
In British English, motto is pronounced /ˈmɒt.əʊ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɒt.əʊ].
How do you pronounce motto in American English?
In American English, motto is pronounced /ˈmɑː.t̯oʊ/.
How many syllables are in motto?
Motto has two syllables, /mɒt/ + /əʊ/.
Where is the stress in motto?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /mɒt/.
Do British and American English pronounce motto the same way?
No. British English has /ˈmɒt.əʊ/ and American English has /ˈmɑː.t̯oʊ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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