How to pronounce aloo
Say it like AL-oo. Aloo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aloo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of aloo
American and British speakers say aloo in essentially the same way: /ˈælu/ in the US and /ˈæluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-oo.
What does aloo mean?
- potato
Questions about saying aloo
How do you pronounce aloo?
Say AL-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈælu/. In British English it is /ˈæluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aloo?
Aloo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say aloo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælu/ and the British form is /ˈæluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.