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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ta
  • 6 letters
Syllables
po-ta-to: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: po-TA-to.
Pronunciation
/pəˈteɪtoʊ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as po-tato.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide potato into syllables?

potato divides as po-ta-to. po-ta-to: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in potato?

Potato has 3 syllables (po-ta-to).

Which syllable is stressed in potato?

The stressed syllable in potato is ta. The 2nd syllable is stressed: po-TA-to.

How do you pronounce potato?

/pəˈteɪtoʊ/ in American English.