How to pronounce latigo
Say it like luh-TEE-goh. Latigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- luh
- TEE
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latigo 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of latigo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: luh-TEE-goh.
What does latigo mean?
- A strap used to tighten a cinch.
Where does latigo come from?
From Spanish látigo (“whip”), from Catalan or Portuguese látego (“whip”), probably from Gothic *𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍄𐍄𐌿𐌲 (*laittug), cognate with Old English lāttēh.
Words that rhyme with latigo
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Questions about saying latigo
How do you pronounce latigo?
Say luh-TEE-goh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈtiɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ləˈtiːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latigo?
Latigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: luh · TEE · goh.
Is latigo 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 /ləˈtiːɡəʊ/ (luh-TEE-goh).