How to pronounce lo
Say it like LOH. Lo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH.
What does lo mean?
- look, see, behold (in an imperative sense).
- Informal spelling of low.
- Alternative form of lol.
Where does lo come from?
Inherited from Middle English lo, loo, from Old English lā (“exclamation of surprise, grief, or joy”).
Words that rhyme with lo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lo.
Words that sound like lo
Questions about saying lo
How do you pronounce lo?
Say LOH. The American pronunciation is /loʊ/. In British English it is /ləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lo?
Lo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOH.
Is lo 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 /ləʊ/ (LOH).
What words sound the same as lo?
Lo sounds the same as low in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.