How to pronounce amigo
Say it like uh-MEE-goh. Amigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- uh
- MEE
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amigo 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.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of amigo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-MEE-goh.
What does amigo mean?
- A friend.
- Mexican.
Where does amigo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish amigo (“friend”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), derived from amāre (“to love”).
Words that rhyme with amigo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amigo.
Questions about saying amigo
How do you pronounce amigo?
Say uh-MEE-goh. The American pronunciation is /əˈmiɡoʊ/. In British English it is /əˈmiːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amigo?
Amigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · goh.
Is amigo 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 /əˈmiːɡəʊ/ (uh-MEE-goh).