How to pronounce Lego
Say it like LEG-oh. Lego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
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US American/ˈlɛɡoʊ/LEG-oh
UK British/ˈlɛɡəʊ/LEG-oh
- LEG
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lego pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Lego
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEG-oh.
What does Lego mean?
noun
- Any of several small, colored, plastic bricks, often made by the Lego Company, that can be made to join together and be taken apart, used to construct toy buildings, vehicles, etc.
Questions about saying Lego
How do you pronounce Lego?
Say LEG-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lego?
Lego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · oh.
Is Lego 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 /ˈlɛɡəʊ/ (LEG-oh).