How to pronounce baguio
Say it like BAH-ghee-oh. Baguio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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US American/ˈbɑɡioʊ/BAH-ghee-oh
UK British/ˈbæɡiəʊ/BAG-ee-oh
- BAH
- ghee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baguio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of baguio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAG-ee-oh.
What does baguio mean?
noun
- A typhoon.
Where does baguio come from?
From Spanish baguio.
Questions about saying baguio
How do you pronounce baguio?
Say BAH-ghee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑɡioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbæɡiəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baguio?
Baguio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · ghee · oh.
Is baguio 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 /ˈbæɡiəʊ/ (BAG-ee-oh).