How to pronounce apo
Say it like ay-pee-OH. Apo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- ay
- pee
- OH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of apo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-pee-OH.
What does apo mean?
- In an inactive, unbound state
Words that rhyme with apo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apo.
Questions about saying apo
How do you pronounce apo?
Say ay-pee-OH. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˌpiˈoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˌpiːˈəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apo?
Apo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: ay · pee · OH.
Is apo 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 /ˌeɪˌpiːˈəʊ/ (ay-pee-OH).