How to pronounce Cairo
Say it like KY-roh. Cairo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkaɪroʊ/KY-roh
UK British/ˈkaɪrəʊ/KY-roh
- KY
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cairo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Cairo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KY-roh.
What does Cairo mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of Egypt.
- A governorate of Egypt, containing the capital city.
- A city, the county seat of Grady County, Georgia.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- al qahira
- el qahira
- egyptian capital
- capital of egypt
Words that rhyme with Cairo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cairo.
Questions about saying Cairo
How do you pronounce Cairo?
Say KY-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cairo?
Cairo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · roh.
Is Cairo 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 /ˈkaɪrəʊ/ (KY-roh).