How to pronounce ladino
Say it like luh-DEE-noh. Ladino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- luh
- DEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ladino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ladino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: luh-DEE-noh.
What does ladino mean?
- A cunningly vicious, wild or unmanageable horse.
- Trifolium repens (white clover).
Where does ladino come from?
Borrowed from Spanish ladino (“Latinized; crafty”).
Words that rhyme with ladino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ladino.
Questions about saying ladino
How do you pronounce ladino?
Say luh-DEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈdinoʊ/. In British English it is /ləˈdiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ladino?
Ladino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: luh · DEE · noh.
Is ladino 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 /ləˈdiːnəʊ/ (luh-DEE-noh).