How to pronounce albino
Say it like al-BY-noh. Albino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- al
- BY
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of albino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-BEE-noh.
What does albino mean?
- Congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); born with albinism.
- A person or animal congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); one born with albinism.
Words that rhyme with albino
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Questions about saying albino
How do you pronounce albino?
Say al-BY-noh. The American pronunciation is /ælˈbaɪˌnoʊ/. In British English it is /ælˈbiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albino?
Albino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: al · BY · noh.
Is albino 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 /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ (al-BEE-noh).