How to pronounce escudo
Say it like ih-SKOO-doh. Escudo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOO).
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- ih
- SKOO
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escudo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of escudo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-SKOO-doh.
What does escudo mean?
- The state currency formerly used in Portugal and its colonies, divided into 100 centavos. The symbol $ is positioned between the escudos and centavos, i.e. 2$50.
- The currency formerly used in Chile and replaced by the Peso.
- The currency of Cape Verde.
Where does escudo come from?
From Portuguese escudo (“shield”) or Spanish escudo.
Words that rhyme with escudo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of escudo.
Questions about saying escudo
How do you pronounce escudo?
Say ih-SKOO-doh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskudoʊ/. In British English it is /ɪˈskuːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escudo?
Escudo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOO). Broken into parts: ih · SKOO · doh.
Is escudo 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 /ɪˈskuːdəʊ/ (ih-SKOO-doh).