How to pronounce brio
Say it like BRY-oh. Brio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY).
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- BRY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of brio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BRY-oh.
What does brio mean?
- Vigour or vivacity.
Where does brio come from?
From Italian brio (“finesse, talent”), from Spanish brío, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *brīgos.
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Questions about saying brio
How do you pronounce brio?
Say BRY-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brio?
Brio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY). Broken into parts: BRY · oh.
Is brio 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 /ˈbraɪəʊ/ (BRY-oh).