How to pronounce giallo
Say it like JAL-oh. Giallo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAL).
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- JAL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giallo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JALSay 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 giallo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JAL-oh.
What does giallo mean?
- A genre of Italian cinema mixing mystery and thriller with psychological elements.
- A film in this genre.
Where does giallo come from?
Borrowed from Italian giallo (literally “yellow”), in reference to the yellow covers of a series of mystery novels published by Mondadori from 1929.
Words that rhyme with giallo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of giallo.
Questions about saying giallo
How do you pronounce giallo?
Say JAL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giallo?
Giallo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAL). Broken into parts: JAL · oh.
Is giallo 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 /ˈdʒæləʊ/ (JAL-oh).