How to pronounce Fargo
Say it like FAR-goh. Fargo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fargo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Fargo
- 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: FAH-goh.
What does Fargo mean?
- largest city in North Dakota; located in eastern North Dakota on the Red river
Words that rhyme with Fargo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Fargo.
Questions about saying Fargo
How do you pronounce Fargo?
Say FAR-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrˌɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːˌɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fargo?
Fargo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · goh.
Is Fargo 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 /ˈfɑːˌɡəʊ/ (FAH-goh).