How to pronounce cmavo
Say it like SHMAH-voh. Cmavo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMAH).
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US American/ˈʃmɑvoʊ/SHMAH-voh
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- SHMAH
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cmavo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHMAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does cmavo mean?
noun
- Function word(s), i.e., structural words.“Cmavo are connective, syncategorematic words. They are roughly comparable to English conjunctions, prepositions, articles, numerals, and some adverbs.”
Where does cmavo come from?
Borrowed from Lojban cmavo.
Words that rhyme with cmavo
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Questions about saying cmavo
How do you pronounce cmavo?
Say SHMAH-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃmɑvoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cmavo?
Cmavo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMAH). Broken into parts: SHMAH · voh.