How to pronounce miro
Say it like MIR-oh. Miro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR).
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- MIR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of miro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MIR-oh.
Other ways to say miro
Miro also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- mih-ROH /mɪˈroʊ/
What does miro mean?
- A large conifer of New Zealand, Pectinopitys ferruginea (syn. Prumnopitys ferruginea), with narrow leaves and reddish fruit; the wood of this tree.
- A portia tree (Thespesia populnea), of dark, durable, attractive wood.
Where does miro come from?
Borrowed from Māori miro.
Words that rhyme with miro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miro.
Questions about saying miro
How do you pronounce miro?
Say MIR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miro?
Miro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR). Broken into parts: MIR · oh.
Is miro 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 /ˈmɪrəʊ/ (MIR-oh).