How Many Syllables Are in "Potato"?
potato has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
po-ta-to
- Word
- potato
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A starchy vegetable that grows underground.
Example sentence
He had a baked potato for lunch.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..