How to pronounce faro
Say it like FER-oh. Faro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
- FER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay 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 faro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAIR-roh.
What does faro mean?
- A game of chance played by betting on the order in which certain cards will appear when taken singly from the top of the pack.
Where does faro come from?
Presumably an alteration of pharaoh, itself a transcription of French pharaon, perhaps as a name for the King of Hearts.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- farobank
- Pharaoh
Words that rhyme with faro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of faro.
Words that sound like faro
Questions about saying faro
How do you pronounce faro?
Say FER-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faro?
Faro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · oh.
Is faro 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 /ˈfɛərəʊ/ (FAIR-roh).
What words sound the same as faro?
Faro sounds the same as farrow, Pharaoh, ferro in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.