How to pronounce ayyo
Say it like AY-yoh. Ayyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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US American/ˈeɪjoʊ/AY-yoh
UK British/ˈeɪjəʊ/AY-yoh
- AY
- yoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ayyo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- yohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ayyo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AY-yoh.
What does ayyo mean?
interjection
- Alternative spelling of ayo.
- Alternative spelling of aiyo.
Where does ayyo come from?
Combination of hey and yo.
Questions about saying ayyo
How do you pronounce ayyo?
Say AY-yoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪjoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ayyo?
Ayyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · yoh.
Is ayyo 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 /ˈeɪjəʊ/ (AY-yoh).