How to pronounce io
Say it like EYE-oh. Io has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce io. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EYE
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Io pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of io
American and British speakers say io in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪoʊ/ in the US and /ˈaɪʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-uu.
What does io mean?
- A type of moth, the io moth.
- An exclamation of joy or triumph.
Questions about saying io
How do you pronounce io?
Say EYE-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in io?
Io has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · oh.
Do Americans and Brits say io the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪoʊ/ and the British form is /ˈaɪʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.