How to pronounce anglo
Say it like ANG-gloh. Anglo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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US American/ˈæŋɡloʊ/ANG-gloh
UK British/ˈæŋɡləʊ/ANG-gloh
- ANG
- gloh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anglo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- glohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anglo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ANG-gloh.
What does anglo mean?
noun
- An English person or person of English ancestry.“Back when we went to the World Cup in South Africa, we saw many anglos waving English flags.”
- An Anglo-Australian (as opposed to Australians of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern background)
- An English-speaking Quebecer.
Questions about saying anglo
How do you pronounce anglo?
Say ANG-gloh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anglo?
Anglo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gloh.
Is anglo 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 /ˈæŋɡləʊ/ (ANG-gloh).