How do you pronounce "tomato"?

In American English: /təˈmeɪtoʊ/ (tuh-MAY-toh). In British English: /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ (tuh-MAH-toh). In Canadian English: /təˈmeɪtoʊ/ (tuh-MAY-toh). In Australian English: /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ (tuh-MAH-toh).

Is "tomato" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /təˈmeɪtoʊ/ (tuh-MAY-toh), while in British English it's /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ (tuh-MAH-toh).

How to Pronounce "tomato"

tomato

noun

regional

/təˈmeɪtoʊ/

tuh-MAY-toh

Syllable Breakdown

təto·meɪma·toʊto

Source

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“She sliced the tomato for the salad.”

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