How to pronounce aiyo
Say it like eye-YOH. Aiyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOH).
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- eye
- YOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aiyo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aiyo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-YOH.
What does aiyo mean?
- Expressing distress, regret, or fear.
Words that rhyme with aiyo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aiyo.
Questions about saying aiyo
How do you pronounce aiyo?
Say eye-YOH. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈjoʊ/. In British English it is /aɪˈjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aiyo?
Aiyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOH). Broken into parts: eye · YOH.
Is aiyo 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 /aɪˈjəʊ/ (eye-YOH).