How to pronounce geronimo
Say it like juh-RON-ih-moh. Geronimo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RON).
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- juh
- RON
- ih
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geronimo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of geronimo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: juh-RON-ih-moh.
What does geronimo mean?
- A cry before jumping out of or into something.
Where does geronimo come from?
Various theories; see Wikipedia.
Questions about saying geronimo
How do you pronounce geronimo?
Say juh-RON-ih-moh. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈrɑnɪmoʊ/. In British English it is /dʒəˈrɒnɪməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geronimo?
Geronimo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RON). Broken into parts: juh · RON · ih · moh.
Is geronimo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dʒəˈrɒnɪməʊ/ (juh-RON-ih-moh).