How to pronounce coolio
Say it like KOO-lee-oh. Coolio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- lee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coolio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coolio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOO-lee-oh.
What does coolio mean?
- Cool; awesome; all right.
Where does coolio come from?
From cool + -i- + -o.
Questions about saying coolio
How do you pronounce coolio?
Say KOO-lee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkulioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːliəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coolio?
Coolio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lee · oh.
Is coolio 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 /ˈkuːliəʊ/ (KOO-lee-oh).