How to pronounce crimo
Say it like KRY-moh. Crimo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crimo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crimo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KRY-moh.
What does crimo mean?
- A person with multiple criminal convictions; a career criminal.
Where does crimo come from?
From crime + -o (“person with characteristic”).
Questions about saying crimo
How do you pronounce crimo?
Say KRY-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crimo?
Crimo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · moh.
Is crimo 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 /ˈkraɪməʊ/ (KRY-moh).