How to pronounce bingo
Say it like BING-goh. Bingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BING).
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- BING
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bingo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bingo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BING-goh.
What does bingo mean?
- a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
Where does bingo come from?
Alternative form of bing, suggesting a ringing sound.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bingo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bingo.
Questions about saying bingo
How do you pronounce bingo?
Say BING-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bingo?
Bingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BING). Broken into parts: BING · goh.
Is bingo 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 /ˈbɪŋɡəʊ/ (BING-goh).