How to pronounce laevo
Say it like LAY-voh. Laevo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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US American/ˈleɪvoʊ/LAY-voh
UK British/ˈleɪvəʊ/LAY-voh
- LAY
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laevo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of laevo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAY-voh.
What does laevo mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of levo (“levorotatory”).
Questions about saying laevo
How do you pronounce laevo?
Say LAY-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laevo?
Laevo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · voh.
Is laevo 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 /ˈleɪvəʊ/ (LAY-voh).