How to pronounce largo
Say it like LAR-goh. Largo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Largo 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.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of largo
- 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-goh.
What does largo mean?
- A very slow tempo.
- A musical piece or movement in such a tempo.
- Strong and stately.
Words that rhyme with largo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of largo.
Questions about saying largo
How do you pronounce largo?
Say LAR-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in largo?
Largo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · goh.
Is largo 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 /ˈlɑːɡəʊ/ (LAH-goh).