How to pronounce gigolo
Say it like JIG-uh-loh. Gigolo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- uh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gigolo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gigolo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JIG-uh-loh.
What does gigolo mean?
- A man funded by women who find him attractive, particularly
- A hired escort or dancing partner.
- To work or act as a gigolo.
- To provide (someone) with the services of a gigolo.
- To offer (oneself or someone else) to someone as a gigolo.
Where does gigolo come from?
First attested in English in 1922.
Questions about saying gigolo
How do you pronounce gigolo?
Say JIG-uh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡəloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡələʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gigolo?
Gigolo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · uh · loh.
Is gigolo 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 /ˈdʒɪɡələʊ/ (JIG-uh-loh).