How to pronounce borgo
Say it like BOR-goh. Borgo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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US American/ˈbɔrɡoʊ/BOR-goh
UK British/ˈbɔːɡəʊ/BAW-goh
- BOR
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borgo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of borgo
- 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-goh.
What does borgo mean?
noun
- A small Italian village.
Where does borgo come from?
Borrowed from Italian borgo.
Questions about saying borgo
How do you pronounce borgo?
Say BOR-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borgo?
Borgo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · goh.
Is borgo 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 /ˈbɔːɡəʊ/ (BAW-goh).