American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'onto' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "onto" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "onto"

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Simple pronunciation
awn-too
IPA transcription
/ˈɔn.tu/
Word frequency
1,137th

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What does "onto" mean?

  1. moving to a position on a surface, place, or area

Examples of "onto" in a sentence

  • I climbed onto the roof.
  • The cat jumped onto the bed.
  • I spilled coffee onto my shirt.

How common is "onto"?

Onto is the 1,137th most common word in English.

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