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How to Pronounce "potato"

word

/pəˈteɪˌtoʊ/
puh-TAY-toh
/pətˈeɪtəʊ/
puh-TAY-toh

Definition

A potato is a round or oval root vegetable with brown, yellow, or red skin and a white or yellow inside. People cook and eat it in many ways, such as boiled, baked, fried, or mashed.

IPA Transcription

American English

/pəˈteɪˌtoʊ/

British English

/pətˈeɪtəʊ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

puh-TAY-toh

UK

puh-TAY-toh

Listen in Context

I bought a potato at the market.

The potatoes are boiling in the pot.

She made mashed potatoes for dinner.

Can you peel a few potatoes while I cut the onions?