How to pronounce ergo
Say it like EH-er-goh. Ergo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH).
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- EH
- er
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ergo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ergo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EH-uh-goh.
What does ergo mean?
- Consequently, therefore, or thus.
- therefore (especially in syllogisms)
- An ergonomic factor or characteristic.“I just love the ergos on this knife. It just feels great and carries so well.”
Where does ergo come from?
From Middle English ergo, from Latin ergō.
Questions about saying ergo
How do you pronounce ergo?
Say EH-er-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɛəɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ergo?
Ergo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH). Broken into parts: EH · er · goh.
Is ergo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛəɡəʊ/ (EH-uh-goh).