How to pronounce farro
Say it like FAR-oh. Farro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farro 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 "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of farro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAR-oh.
What does farro mean?
- Emmer wheat (Triticum turgidum).
Where does farro come from?
Borrowed from Italian farro.
Words that rhyme with farro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of farro.
Words that sound like farro
Questions about saying farro
How do you pronounce farro?
Say FAR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfærəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farro?
Farro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · oh.
Is farro 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 /ˈfærəʊ/ (FAR-oh).
What words sound the same as farro?
Farro sounds the same as farrow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.