nato
born
Latin America
Simplified: NAH-toh
IPA: 'na.to
Spain
Simplified: NAH-toh
IPA: 'na.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o