How to pronounce filo
Say it like FEE-loh. Filo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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US American/ˈfiloʊ/FEE-loh
UK British/ˈfiːləʊ/FEE-loh
- FEE
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of filo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FEE-loh.
What does filo mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of phyllo.
Questions about saying filo
How do you pronounce filo?
Say FEE-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filo?
Filo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · loh.
Is filo 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 /ˈfiːləʊ/ (FEE-loh).