How to pronounce Como
Say it like KOH-moh. Como has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Como pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Como
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-moh.
What does Como mean?
- A city and comune, the capital of the province of Como, Lombardy.
- A province of Lombardy, Italy.
Where does Como come from?
Borrowed from Italian Como.
Words that rhyme with Como
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Como.
Questions about saying Como
How do you pronounce Como?
Say KOH-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Como?
Como has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · moh.
Is Como 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 /ˈkəʊməʊ/ (KOH-moh).