How to pronounce biro
Say it like BIR-oh. Biro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIR).
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- BIR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of biro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-roh.
What does biro mean?
- A Biro brand ballpoint pen.
- Any ballpoint pen.
- Ink from a ballpoint pen.
Where does biro come from?
Genericized trademark of BIRO, named after László Bíró, the inventor of the first commercially succesful ballpoint pen.
Words that rhyme with biro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biro.
Questions about saying biro
How do you pronounce biro?
Say BIR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biro?
Biro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIR). Broken into parts: BIR · oh.
Is biro 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 /ˈbaɪrəʊ/ (BY-roh).