How to pronounce mondo
Say it like MON-doh. Mondo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mondo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mondo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MON-doh.
What does mondo mean?
- A dialogue between master and student designed to obtain an intuitive truth.
- Big, large; major, significant.
- Very, extremely, really.
Words that rhyme with mondo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mondo.
Questions about saying mondo
How do you pronounce mondo?
Say MON-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑndoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒndəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mondo?
Mondo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · doh.
Is mondo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒndəʊ/ (MON-doh).