Potato: how to say it, spell it and use it
potato
/pəˈteɪtoʊ/
Short answer
The English word potato is pronounced /pəˈteɪtoʊ/. It is spelled P-O-T-A-T-O and has 6 letters. With a or an: a potato. The plural is potatoes.
Example sentence
The potato grows in the ground.
Key facts
- English
- potato
- Pronunciation
- /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
- With a or an
- a potato
- Plural
- potatoes
- Spelling
- P-O-T-A-T-O
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Fruits and Vegetables in English for Kids
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce potato?
Potato is pronounced /pəˈteɪtoʊ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell potato?
Potato is spelled P-O-T-A-T-O. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of potato?
The plural of potato is potatoes.
Do you say a or an before potato?
Say a potato.
How do you use potato in a sentence?
For example: The potato grows in the ground.
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