How to pronounce Amarillo
Say it like am-uh-RIL-oh. Amarillo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL).
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- am
- uh
- RIL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amarillo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Amarillo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-uh-RIL-oh.
What does Amarillo mean?
- a city in the northern panhandle of Texas
Words that rhyme with Amarillo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Amarillo.
Questions about saying Amarillo
How do you pronounce Amarillo?
Say am-uh-RIL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæməˈrɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌæməˈrɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Amarillo?
Amarillo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL). Broken into parts: am · uh · RIL · oh.
Is Amarillo 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 /ˌæməˈrɪləʊ/ (am-uh-RIL-oh).