How to pronounce echo
Say it like EK-oh. Echo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
- EK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Echo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of echo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EK-oh.
What does echo mean?
- to say again or imitate“followers echoing the cries of their leaders”
- ring or echo with sound“the hall resounded with laughter”
- call to mind“His words echoed John F. Kennedy”
- the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves“she could hear echoes of her own footsteps”
- (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained
- a reply that repeats what has just been said
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with echo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of echo.
Words that sound like echo
- eco
- eko
Questions about saying echo
How do you pronounce echo?
Say EK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in echo?
Echo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · oh.
Is echo 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 /ˈɛkəʊ/ (EK-oh).
What words sound the same as echo?
Echo sounds the same as eco, eko in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.