How to pronounce ago
Say it like uh-GOH. Ago has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- uh
- GOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ago
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-GOH.
What does ago mean?
- in the past“long ago”“sixty years ago my grandfather came to the U.S.”
- gone by; or in the past“two years ago”“`agone' is an archaic word for `ago'”
Words that rhyme with ago
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ago.
Questions about saying ago
How do you pronounce ago?
Say uh-GOH. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡoʊ/. In British English it is /əˈɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ago?
Ago has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: uh · GOH.
Is ago 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 /əˈɡəʊ/ (uh-GOH).