How to pronounce abilo
Say it like ab-ee-LOH. Abilo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- ab
- ee
- LOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abilo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of abilo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ab-ee-LOH.
What does abilo mean?
- Bogo; a Philippine fruit tree, Garuga floribunda, from the family Burseraceae.
Where does abilo come from?
Borrowed from Tagalog abilo (“Garuga abilo”).
Words that rhyme with abilo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abilo.
Questions about saying abilo
How do you pronounce abilo?
Say ab-ee-LOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbiˈloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌæbiˈləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abilo?
Abilo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: ab · ee · LOH.
Is abilo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæbiˈləʊ/ (ab-ee-LOH).