How to pronounce klepto
Say it like KLEP-toh. Klepto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEP).
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US American/ˈklɛptoʊ/KLEP-toh
UK British/ˈklɛptəʊ/KLEP-toh
- KLEP
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klepto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of klepto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLEP-toh.
What does klepto mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to an individual who suffers from kleptomania.
- A kleptomaniac.
Questions about saying klepto
How do you pronounce klepto?
Say KLEP-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛptoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈklɛptəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klepto?
Klepto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEP). Broken into parts: KLEP · toh.
Is klepto 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 /ˈklɛptəʊ/ (KLEP-toh).