How to pronounce mayo
Say it like MAY-oh. Mayo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mayo 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mayo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAY-oh.
What does mayo mean?
- egg yolks and oil and vinegar
Words that rhyme with mayo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mayo.
Questions about saying mayo
How do you pronounce mayo?
Say MAY-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mayo?
Mayo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · oh.
Is mayo 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 /ˈmeɪəʊ/ (MAY-oh).