How to pronounce intro
Say it like IN-troh. Intro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- troh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of intro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-troh.
What does intro mean?
- formally making a person known to another or to the public
- a brief introductory passage to a piece of popular music
Where does intro come from?
Clipping of introduction, from Latin intrōductiō (“lead-in, introduction”) – the abbreviation removes the second part of the compound; the first part ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying intro
How do you pronounce intro?
Say IN-troh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɪntrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intro?
Intro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · troh.
Is intro 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 /ˈɪntrəʊ/ (IN-troh).