How to pronounce Leo
Say it like LEE-oh. Leo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Leo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEE-oh.
What does Leo mean?
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
- a zodiacal constellation in northern hemisphere between Cancer and Virgo
- the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22
Words that rhyme with Leo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Leo.
Questions about saying Leo
How do you pronounce Leo?
Say LEE-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈliːəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Leo?
Leo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · oh.
Is Leo 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 /ˈliːəʊ/ (LEE-oh).