How to pronounce boro
Say it like BUR-roh. Boro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUR-roh.
What does boro mean?
- borrow
- Alternative spelling of borough.
Words that rhyme with boro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boro.
Words that sound like boro
Questions about saying boro
How do you pronounce boro?
Say BUR-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɜroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boro?
Boro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · roh.
Is boro 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 /ˈbɜrəʊ/ (BUR-roh).
What words sound the same as boro?
Boro sounds the same as borough, burrow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.