How to pronounce nolo
Say it like NOH-loh. Nolo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nolo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nolo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-loh.
What does nolo mean?
- Having no or low alcohol content; being low-alcohol or alcohol-free
Where does nolo come from?
Ellipsis of no alcohol/low alcohol.
Words that rhyme with nolo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nolo.
Questions about saying nolo
How do you pronounce nolo?
Say NOH-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nolo?
Nolo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · loh.
Is nolo 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 /ˈnəʊləʊ/ (NOH-loh).