How to pronounce medico
Say it like MED-ih-koh. Medico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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US American/ˈmɛdɪˌkoʊ/MED-ih-koh
UK British/ˈmɛdɪˌkəʊ/MED-ih-koh
- MED
- ih
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medico pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of medico
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MED-ih-koh.
What does medico mean?
noun
- A physician or medical doctor; sometimes also a medical student.
Questions about saying medico
How do you pronounce medico?
Say MED-ih-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdɪˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdɪˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medico?
Medico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ih · koh.
Is medico 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 /ˈmɛdɪˌkəʊ/ (MED-ih-koh).