How to pronounce Komodo
Say it like koh-MOH-doh. Komodo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- koh
- MOH
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Komodo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Komodo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-MOH-doh.
What does Komodo mean?
- A Komodo dragon.
Words that rhyme with Komodo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Komodo.
Questions about saying Komodo
How do you pronounce Komodo?
Say koh-MOH-doh. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈmoʊdoʊ/. In British English it is /kəʊˈməʊdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Komodo?
Komodo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: koh · MOH · doh.
Is Komodo 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 /kəʊˈməʊdəʊ/ (koh-MOH-doh).