How to pronounce grego
Say it like GREG-oh. Grego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREG).
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US American/ˈɡrɛɡoʊ/GREG-oh
UK British/ˈɡreɪɡəʊ/GRAY-goh
- GREG
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grego pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of grego
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GRAY-goh.
What does grego mean?
noun
- A type of rough jacket with a hood.
Where does grego come from?
Ultimately from Latin Graeco (“Greek”).
Questions about saying grego
How do you pronounce grego?
Say GREG-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɛɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grego?
Grego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREG). Broken into parts: GREG · oh.
Is grego 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 /ˈɡreɪɡəʊ/ (GRAY-goh).