How to pronounce bordello
Say it like bor-DEL-oh. Bordello has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL).
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- bor
- DEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bordello pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- borKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bordello
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: baw-DEL-oh.
What does bordello mean?
- A brothel.
Where does bordello come from?
From Italian bordello.
Words that rhyme with bordello
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bordello.
Questions about saying bordello
How do you pronounce bordello?
Say bor-DEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /bɔrˈdɛˌloʊ/. In British English it is /bɔːˈdɛˌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bordello?
Bordello has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL). Broken into parts: bor · DEL · oh.
Is bordello pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɔːˈdɛˌləʊ/ (baw-DEL-oh).