How to pronounce milo
Say it like MY-loh. Milo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of milo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-loh.
What does milo mean?
- small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains
Where does milo come from?
Probably related to Portuguese milho (“millet”).
Words that rhyme with milo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of milo.
Questions about saying milo
How do you pronounce milo?
Say MY-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milo?
Milo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · loh.
Is milo 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 /ˈmaɪləʊ/ (MY-loh).