How to pronounce mamo
Say it like MAY-moh. Mamo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪmoʊ/MAY-moh
UK British/ˈmeɪməʊ/MAY-moh
- MAY
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mamo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mamo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAY-moh.
What does mamo mean?
noun
- Either of two extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreepers of the genus Drepanis.
Where does mamo come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian mamo.
Questions about saying mamo
How do you pronounce mamo?
Say MAY-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mamo?
Mamo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · moh.
Is mamo 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 /ˈmeɪməʊ/ (MAY-moh).