How to pronounce Aleppo
Say it like uh-LEP-oh. Aleppo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEP).
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US American/əˈlɛpoʊ/uh-LEP-oh
UK British/əˈlɛpəʊ/uh-LEP-oh
- uh
- LEP
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aleppo 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.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Aleppo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-LEP-oh.
What does Aleppo mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of Aleppo Governorate, Syria.
Questions about saying Aleppo
How do you pronounce Aleppo?
Say uh-LEP-oh. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛpoʊ/. In British English it is /əˈlɛpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aleppo?
Aleppo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEP). Broken into parts: uh · LEP · oh.
Is Aleppo 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 /əˈlɛpəʊ/ (uh-LEP-oh).