tomate
tomato
Latin America
Simplified: toh-MAH-teh
IPA: to'ma.te
Spain
Simplified: toh-MAH-teh
IPA: to'ma.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
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
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e