How to pronounce neo
Say it like NEE-oh. Neo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of neo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEE-oh.
What does neo mean?
- (used as a combining form) recent or new“`neo' is a combining form in words like `neocolonialism'”
Words that rhyme with neo
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Questions about saying neo
How do you pronounce neo?
Say NEE-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈniːəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neo?
Neo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · oh.
Is neo 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 /ˈniːəʊ/ (NEE-oh).