How to pronounce kiddo
Say it like KID-oh. Kiddo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiddo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kiddo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KID-oh.
What does kiddo mean?
- A close friend; especially used as a form of address.“Okay, kiddo, I gotta run.”
- A child.
Where does kiddo come from?
From kid + -o; see kid (“child”).
Words that rhyme with kiddo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kiddo.
Questions about saying kiddo
How do you pronounce kiddo?
Say KID-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiddo?
Kiddo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · oh.
Is kiddo 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 /ˈkɪdəʊ/ (KID-oh).