How to pronounce Laredo
Say it like luh-RAY-doh. Laredo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
- luh
- RAY
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laredo 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Laredo
American and British speakers say Laredo in essentially the same way: /ləˈreɪdoʊ/ in the US and /ləˈreɪdoʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-RAY-doh.
What does Laredo mean?
- A large city, the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States.
- A city in north Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- A town in Cantabria, Spain.
Words that rhyme with Laredo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Laredo.
Questions about saying Laredo
How do you pronounce Laredo?
Say luh-RAY-doh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈreɪdoʊ/. In British English it is /ləˈreɪdoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Laredo?
Laredo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: luh · RAY · doh.
Do Americans and Brits say Laredo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈreɪdoʊ/ and the British form is /ləˈreɪdoʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.