How to pronounce lardo
Say it like LAR-doh. Lardo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lardo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lardo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAH-doh.
What does lardo mean?
- A type of salumi made by curing strips of fatback with rosemary and other herbs and spices.
Where does lardo come from?
Borrowed from Italian lardo.
Words that rhyme with lardo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lardo.
Questions about saying lardo
How do you pronounce lardo?
Say LAR-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lardo?
Lardo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · doh.
Is lardo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɑːdəʊ/ (LAH-doh).