How to pronounce lingo
Say it like LING-goh. Lingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lingo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lingo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LING-goh.
What does lingo mean?
- Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.
- An Aboriginal language.
Where does lingo come from?
From Latin lingua (“language”) + -o (diminutive suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- slang
- cant
- jargon
- vernacular
Words that rhyme with lingo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lingo.
Questions about saying lingo
How do you pronounce lingo?
Say LING-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lingo?
Lingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · goh.
Is lingo 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 /ˈlɪŋɡəʊ/ (LING-goh).