How to pronounce arroyo
Say it like uh-ROY-oh. Arroyo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROY).
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- uh
- ROY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arroyo 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.
- ROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of arroyo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-ROY-oh.
What does arroyo mean?
- A dry creek or streambed, a gulch which temporarily or seasonally fills and flows (after sufficient rain).
- Any watercourse; any rivulet (whether it flows year-round or only seasonally).
Where does arroyo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish arroyo.
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Questions about saying arroyo
How do you pronounce arroyo?
Say uh-ROY-oh. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɔɪoʊ/. In British English it is /əˈrɔɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arroyo?
Arroyo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROY). Broken into parts: uh · ROY · oh.
Is arroyo 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 /əˈrɔɪəʊ/ (uh-ROY-oh).