How to pronounce fido
Say it like FY-doh. Fido has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fido pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fido
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FY-doh.
What does fido mean?
- A coin that is defective, having been incorrectly minted, often prized by collectors.
Where does fido come from?
An acronym of the words freaks, irregulars, defects, oddities, from the 1960s.
Questions about saying fido
How do you pronounce fido?
Say FY-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fido?
Fido has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · doh.
Is fido 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 /ˈfaɪdəʊ/ (FY-doh).