How to pronounce amigos
Say it like uh-MEE-gohz. Amigos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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US American/əˈmiɡoʊz/uh-MEE-gohz
UK British/əˈmiːɡəʊz/uh-MEE-gohz
- uh
- MEE
- gohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amigos 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.
- gohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of amigos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-MEE-gohz.
What does amigos mean?
noun
- plural of amigo How to pronounce amigo
Questions about saying amigos
How do you pronounce amigos?
Say uh-MEE-gohz. The American pronunciation is /əˈmiɡoʊz/. In British English it is /əˈmiːɡəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amigos?
Amigos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · gohz.
Is amigos 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 /əˈmiːɡəʊz/ (uh-MEE-gohz).