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How to pronounce nano

Say it like NAH-noh. Nano has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).

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US American/ˈnɑnoʊ/NAH-noh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • NAH
  • noh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Nano pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.

Other ways to say nano

Nano also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:

  • NAN-oh /ˈnænoʊ/

What does nano mean?

noun
  1. A nanotechnological device, such as a computer
  2. A nanoscale device, such as a robot

Words that rhyme with nano

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nano.

Questions about saying nano

How do you pronounce nano?

Say NAH-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in nano?

Nano has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · noh.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).