How to pronounce Edo
Say it like EE-doh. Edo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Edo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ED-oh.
What does Edo mean?
- A state of Nigeria in the South South geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Benin City.
Where does Edo come from?
From Edo Ẹ̀dó.
Words that rhyme with Edo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Edo.
Questions about saying Edo
How do you pronounce Edo?
Say EE-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈidoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɛdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Edo?
Edo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · doh.
Is Edo 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 /ˈɛdəʊ/ (ED-oh).