How Do You Spell POTTO?

Pronunciation: [pˈɒtə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "potto" is spelled with two silent letters, making it a bit tricky for those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. The first two letters are pronounced as a glottal stop, which is represented by the symbol /ʔ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "o" in the middle is pronounced as a short vowel sound /ɒ/ and the final "t" is also silent. So, the correct pronunciation of "potto" is /ˈpɒʔəʊ/. This nocturnal primate, native to Africa, is known for its slow movements and sticky skin.

Common Misspellings for POTTO

• 0otto
• pitto
• pktto
• pptto
• p0tto
• p9tto
• pogto
• poyto
• po6to
• potfo
• potgo
• potyo
• pot6o
• pot5o
• potti
• pottk
• pottp
• pott0
• pott9

Etymology of POTTO

The etymology of the word "potto" can be traced back to the Bantu languages of Africa, specifically to the Kongo language. In Kongo, the word "mpoto" means "tree-dwelling animal". This term was then borrowed into English via Portuguese during the colonial period. Originally, "mpoto" referred to a type of small, nocturnal, arboreal mammal found in the tropical forests of Central and West Africa. Eventually, the word evolved into "potto" in English, specifically referring to the primate species known as a potto (Perodicticus potto).

Similar spelling words for POTTO

• pod,
• poitou,
• pot,
• pood,
• poet,
• potty,
• pout.

Plural form of POTTO is POTTOS