How to pronounce dynamo
Say it like DY-nuh-moh. Dynamo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/DY-nuh-moh
UK British/ˈdaɪnəˌməʊ/DY-nuh-moh
- DY
- nuh
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dynamo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dynamo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-nuh-moh.
What does dynamo mean?
noun
- An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.
- The mechanism by which a celestial body, such as the Earth or a star, generates a magnetic field.
- An energetic person.“That new Vice President of Marketing is a real dynamo; sales have already gone up this quarter.”
Where does dynamo come from?
A shortening of dynamo-electric machine.
Questions about saying dynamo
How do you pronounce dynamo?
Say DY-nuh-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪnəˌməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dynamo?
Dynamo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · nuh · moh.
Is dynamo 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 /ˈdaɪnəˌməʊ/ (DY-nuh-moh).