How to pronounce Fresno
Say it like FREZ-noh. Fresno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREZ).
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US American/ˈfrɛznoʊ/FREZ-noh
UK British/ˈfrɛznəʊ/FREZ-noh
- FREZ
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fresno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Fresno
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FREZ-noh.
What does Fresno mean?
noun
- a city in south central California in the San Joaquin Valley; center of an important agricultural area and gateway to the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Questions about saying Fresno
How do you pronounce Fresno?
Say FREZ-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛznoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛznəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fresno?
Fresno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREZ). Broken into parts: FREZ · noh.
Is Fresno 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 /ˈfrɛznəʊ/ (FREZ-noh).