How to pronounce margo
Say it like MAR-goh. Margo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Margo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of margo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAH-goh.
What does margo mean?
- border, margin
Where does margo come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin margō.
Words that rhyme with margo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of margo.
Questions about saying margo
How do you pronounce margo?
Say MAR-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in margo?
Margo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · goh.
Is margo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːɡəʊ/ (MAH-goh).